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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