Definitions

1. adjective

Done or done in advance of something else; carried out before other persons or things can act or react.

“The preemptory move by the company’s CEO took everyone by surprise.”

2. adverb

In a preemptory manner; in a commanding or decisive way.

“He made a preemptory decision without even considering the consequences.”

3. noun

A preemptory order or decision, especially one that takes precedence over other considerations.

“The judge’s preemptory instruction to the jury was met with confusion.”