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peremptory

The correct spelling is peremptory.

How to pronounce peremptory

/pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.

adjective

  1. 1.Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
  2. 2.Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.
  3. 3.Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.
  4. 4.Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.

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