noun🔗ShareA challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause."Each side was granted a limited number of peremptories to shape the jury. "lawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePrecluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal"The teacher's peremptory dismissal of the student's question ended the discussion. "lawpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePositive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic."The teacher's peremptory dismissal of the student's question showed a lack of patience and willingness to consider different perspectives. "attitudecharacterphilosophymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFirmly determined, resolute; obstinate, stubborn."The child was peremptory in his demand for ice cream, refusing to eat his dinner until he got it. "attitudecharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAccepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial."The teacher gave a peremptory command: "Everyone, sit down now!" "attitudecharacterpersonpoliticsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
