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Peremptory \Per"emp*to*ry\, a. [L. peremptorius destructive,
deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p['e]remptorie. See
{Perempt}.]
1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of
question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive;
conclusive; final.
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Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory
designs to get thither. --Jer. Taylor.
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2. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial;
dogmatical.
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Be not too positive and peremptory. --Bacon.
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Briefly, then, for we are peremptory. --Shak.
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3. Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic] --Shak.
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{Peremptory challenge} (Law) See under {Challenge}.

{Peremptory mandamus}, a final and absolute mandamus.

{Peremptory plea}, a plea by a defendant tending to impeach
the plaintiff's right of action; a plea in bar.
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Syn: Decisive; positive; absolute; authoritative; express;
arbitrary; dogmatical.
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