v. t. [ L. peremptus, p. p. of perimere to take away entirely, to destroy; per (see Per-) + OL. emere to take. See Redeem. ] (Law) To destroy; to defeat. [ R. ] Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. peremptio: cf. F. péremption. ] (Law) A quashing; a defeating. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a peremptory manner; absolutely; positively. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being peremptory; positiveness. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. péremptorie. See Perempt. ]
Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
Be not too positive and peremptory. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Briefly, then, for we are peremptory. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Peremptory challenge (Law)
Peremptory mandamus,
Peremptory plea,