peremptory
IPA: pɝˈɛmptɝi
noun
- (law) A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.
adjective
- (law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
- Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.
- (obsolete) Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.
- Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.
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Examples of "peremptory" in Sentences
- The teacher's peremptory tone left no room for argument in the classroom
- The judge issued a peremptory order for the witnesses to leave the courtroom
- Sarah's peremptory decision to end the relationship took John by surprise
- The CEO's peremptory decision to lay off employees caused chaos in the office
- His peremptory attitude towards his colleagues made him unpopular among his peers
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