Peremptory
/pəˈrɛmptəri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative.
The judge issued a peremptory order that had to be followed immediately.
- (adj.) In legal context, denying the right to challenge or delay, such as a peremptory challenge in jury selection.
Each attorney was allowed a limited number of peremptory challenges.
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Commentary
Often used in legal settings to describe orders or challenges that cannot be contested or delayed.
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