Peremptory
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
Absolute; positive. A final determination to act without bope of renewing or altering. Joined to a substantive, this word is frequently used in law; as peremptory action, F. N. B. 35, 38, 104, 108; peremptory nonsuit, Ib. 5,11; peremptory exception, Bract. lib.
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20; peremptory underta- ‘ king, 3 Chit. Pract. 793; peremptory challenge of jurors, which is the right to challenge without assigning any cause.