How to pronounce“peremptory”in English
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Definitions of “peremptory”
Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal.
“there is no reason but if any of the outlawries be indeed without error, but it should be a peremptory plea to the person in a writ of error, as well as in any other action.”
Of a date or deadline, absolutely requiring compliance or attendance; brooking no further delay; proceeding whether a party attends or not; final.
“As this trial has now been postponed multiple times, there will be an adjournment to April 24, peremptory on the parties.”
A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.
“Each side was allowed 20 peremptories, and the prosecution used 18 of its allotment.”
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