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Peremptory

noun
/pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/
Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.
2.adjectivePrecluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
3.adjectivePositive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.
4.adjectiveFirmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.
5.adjectiveAccepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.

Synonyms

absoluteconclusivedecisivefinalpositivecommandingdomineeringmagisterialautocraticimperativebossydominating
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