peremptory

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/pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ English

Definitions

noun

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

adjective

Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
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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Synonyms

absolute conclusive decisive final positive commanding domineering magisterial autocratic imperative bossy dominating high-and-mighty mandamus binding arbitrary obligatory mandatory

Associated

juror jus writ challenges norms exclude norm pleas defendant discriminatory jury

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