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peremptory
[puh-remp-tuh-ree]
adjective
leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative.
a peremptory command.
imperious or dictatorial.
Synonyms: , ,positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc.
Law.Ìý
that precludes or does not admit of debate, question, etc..
a peremptory edict.
decisive or final.
in which a command is absolute and unconditional.
a peremptory writ.
peremptory
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adjective
urgent or commanding
a peremptory ring on the bell
not able to be remitted or debated; decisive
positive or assured in speech, manner, etc; dogmatic
law
admitting of no denial or contradiction; precluding debate
obligatory rather than permissive
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- peremptoriness noun
- peremptorily adverb
- overperemptoriness noun
- overperemptory adjective
- unperemptoriness noun
- unperemptory adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of peremptory1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of peremptory1
Example Sentences
If one side likes a potential juror, then 9 times out of 10 the other side will exercise a peremptory challenge to make sure that this person does not make it onto the jury.
But with both sides having limited peremptory challenges, and Merchan unwilling to strike many jurors for cause, the panel filled up fast.
"The number of peremptory strikes are set by NY law," she noted.
And then Trump’s counsel will have to decide whether to use one of their precious peremptory challenges.
The parties each get 10 “peremptory challenges†– the right to dismiss potential jurors just because lawyers’ experience and antennae tell them that the person might be leaning against their side.
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When To Use
Peremptory describes having no room for denial or refusal, as in The CEO’s peremptory remarks ended all discussion on the sale of the company.When it refers to a person’s manner, peremptory means authoritative or demanding, as in Kayla’s peremptory look always stopped her children from arguing with her.Peremptory can also describe speech or manner as assertive, as in When you present your idea to the committee, be confident and peremptory. In law, peremptory can describe something as final or definite. For example, a peremptory trial date means that the trial is happening on that date and that you can’t delay it any further. In law, peremptory can also mean absolute and unconditional, as with a formal order (writ).Be careful not to confuse peremptory with preemptory. Preemptory relates to doing something before someone else. A preemptory attack, for example, would be an attack made on the enemy before they can make one on you. Example: The boss was known for making frequent and peremptory commands that no one dared disobey.
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