peremptory
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Is peremptory a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of peremptory?
Definition
adj (English)
1. (law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appealExamples: "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."Synonyms: positive, absolute, decisive, conclusive, final
2. (law) (of a date or deadline) Absolutely requiring compliance or attendance; brooking no further delay; to proceed whether a party attends or not; final.Examples: "As this trial has now been postponed multiple times, there will be an adjournment to April 24, peremptory on the parties."
3. (obsolete) Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.obsolete
noun (English)
1. (law) A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.Examples: "Each side was allowed 20 peremptories, and the prosecution used 18 of its allotment."
Definition source: Wiktionary