Peremptory
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Peremptory
Adjective
- Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
- (of a date or deadline) Absolutely requiring compliance or attendance; brooking no further delay; to proceed whether a party attends or not; final.
"As this trial has now been postponed multiple times, there will be an adjournment to April 24, peremptory on the parties."
- Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.
- Firmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn.
- Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.
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