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Rareperemptory
The correct spelling is peremptory.
How to pronounce peremptory
/pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/
nounIPA: /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/
Say it like: Per-emp-tor-ee
The correct spelling is peremptory. A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.
adjective
- 1.Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
- 2.Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.
- 3.Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.
- 4.Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.
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