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peremptory definition

per·emp·tory (pər emp′tə rē)

adjective

  1. Law
    1. barring further action, debate, question, etc.; final; absolute; decisive
    2. not requiring that any cause be shown a peremptory challenge of a juror
  2. that cannot be denied, changed, delayed, opposed, etc., as a command
  3. intolerantly positive or assured; imperious a peremptory manner

Etymology: LL peremptorius, decisive, final < L, destructive, deadly < peremptus, pp. of perimere, to destroy < per-, intens. + emere, to take, buy: see redeem

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peremptory Synonyms

peremptory

modif.

  1. Not subject to revision

    fixed, authoritative, uncompromising; see absolute 1, comprehensive, finished 1, firm 1.

  2. Harsh

    rigorous, firm, stringent; see cruel 2, sarcastic, severe 2.

  3. Dictatorial

    overbearing, decisive, assertive; see absolute 3, autocratic 1, tyrannical.


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peremptory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • norm: No serious international lawyer would deny that the right of self-determination is a peremptory norm, indeed it is the pre-eminent example.. .
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