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Peremptory
Pronunciation : Per"emp*to*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p?remptorie. See Perempt.]
Definition : 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. [Poetic] Shak. Peremptory challenge (Law) See under 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.
Syn. -- Decisive; positive; absolute; authoritative; express; arbitrary; dogmatical.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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