Definition of Peremptory
Peremptory
per·emp·to·ry
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Final and absolute, not allowing debate or refusal.
e.g. The judge issued a peremptory challenge to remove the biased juror.
(adjective)
insisting on obedience or urgency;
e.g. She made a peremptory request that her son be attended to in the emergency room as he was unconscious.
(adjective)
ending with no opportunity for debate, denial or refusal;
e.g. This is the peremptory order of the court, we cannot debate or refuse it.
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