| peremptory | 1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final. "Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither." (Jer. Taylor) 2. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical. "Be not too positive and peremptory." (Bacon) "Briefly, then, for we are peremptory." (Shak) 3. Firmly determined; unawed. Peremptory challenge See Challenge. Peremptory mandamus, a final and absolute mandamus. Peremptory plea, a plea by a defendant tending to impeach the plaintiff's right of action; a plea in bar. Synonym: Decisive, positive, absolute, authoritative, express, arbitrary, dogmatical. Origin: L. Peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. Peremptorie. See Perempt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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