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Meaning of peremptory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

peremptory

Pronunciation:/pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal

    Synonyms:absoluteconclusivedecisivefinalpositive

  2. Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.

  3. Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.

  4. Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/peremptory

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