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Perempt — Per*empt , 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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
perempt — /parem(p)t/ In old ecclesiastical procedure, to waive or bar an appeal by one s own act so as partially to comply with or acquiesce in a sentence of a court … Black's law dictionary
perempt — transitive verb Etymology: Latin peremptus, past participle of perimere more at peremptory obsolete : quash … Useful english dictionary
Peremptory — Per emp*to*ry, a. [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p[ e]remptorie. See {Perempt}.] 1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Peremptory challenge — Peremptory Per emp*to*ry, a. [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p[ e]remptorie. See {Perempt}.] 1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Peremptory mandamus — Peremptory Per emp*to*ry, a. [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p[ e]remptorie. See {Perempt}.] 1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Peremptory plea — Peremptory Per emp*to*ry, a. [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p[ e]remptorie. See {Perempt}.] 1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peremptory — [pə rɛm(p)t(ə)ri, pɛrɪm ] adjective 1》 insisting on immediate attention or obedience; brusque and imperious. 2》 Law not open to appeal or challenge; final. Derivatives peremptorily adverb peremptoriness noun Origin ME: via Anglo Norman Fr. from L … English new terms dictionary
peremptory — adj. 1 (of a statement or command) admitting no denial or refusal. 2 (of a person, a person s manner, etc.) dogmatic; imperious; dictatorial. 3 Law not open to appeal or challenge; final. 4 absolutely fixed; essential. Phrases and idioms:… … Useful english dictionary
