Peremptory /(?)/

Per·emp·to·ry

Peremptory

a.
  1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.
    Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither.
  2. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical.
    Be not too positive and peremptory.
    Briefly, then, for we are peremptory.
  3. Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic]

Phrases & Compounds
Peremptory challenge
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.