peremptory

adjective

pe·remp·to·ry pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce peremptory (audio)

: putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay

specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply

a peremptory mandamus

: admitting of no contradiction

: expressive of urgency or command

a peremptory call

: characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance

how insolent of late he is become, how proud, how peremptory

William Shakespeare

: indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature : haughty

a peremptory tone

peremptory disregard of an objection

peremptorily

pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rə-lē How to pronounce peremptory (audio)

-ˌrem(p)-ˈtȯr-ə-lē

adverb

peremptoriness

pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē-nəs How to pronounce peremptory (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Her peremptory tone angered me. the governor's peremptory personal assistant began telling the crowd of reporters and photographers exactly where they had to stand

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, both strike-outs proposed by Nadell were peremptory challenges — meaning the prosecutor didn’t have to offer a rationale.

oregonlive, 13 July 2022 On Wednesday, the defense and the prosecution are also expected to express peremptory challenges, which could alter the final jury.

Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 29 June 2022 The defense wound up using all 10 of its peremptory challenges, eliminating candidates for any reason other than race or gender, while the prosecution used four.

Terry Spencer, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2022 Both sides in each case will be able to use 10 peremptory challenges to excuse a potential juror without reason.

Richard Wintonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Each side will also get at least 10 peremptory strikes, where either can eliminate a candidate for any reason except race or gender.

Terry Spencer, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 Each side will also get at least 10 peremptory strikes, where either can eliminate a candidate for any reason except race or gender.

NBC News, 4 Apr. 2022 In other words, bombs are blunter, more peremptory instruments.

The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2022 Miss Manners suggests that vendors — and people in the above categories who use peremptory tones or set unreasonable conditions — not wait by the phone, as such requests need not be honored.

Washington Post, 28 June 2021 See More

Legal Definition

peremptory 1 of 2

adjective

pe·remp·to·ry pə-ˈremp-tə-rē How to pronounce peremptory (audio)

: permitting no dispute, alternative, or delay

specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply

when the right to require the performance of the act is clear and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus may be allowed

Revised Statutes of Nebraska

: not requiring cause see also peremptory challenge at challenge

peremptory

2 of 2

noun

plural peremptories

: peremptory challenge at challenge

单词	peremptoriness
释义	peremptory adjective pe·remp·to·ry pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē 1 a : putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply a peremptory mandamus b : admitting of no contradiction 2 : expressive of urgency or command a peremptory call 3 a : characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance how insolent of late he is become, how proud, how peremptory William Shakespeare b : indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature : haughty a peremptory tone peremptory disregard of an objection peremptorily pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rə-lē -ˌrem(p)-ˈtȯr-ə-lē adverb peremptoriness pə-ˈrem(p)-t(ə-)rē-nəs noun Did you know? Peremptory comes from Latin perimere, which means "to take entirely" or "to destroy." The prefix per- means "thoroughly," and emere means "to take." Implying the removal of one's option to disagree or contest something, peremptory stays close to its roots. Synonyms authoritarian authoritative autocratic autocratical bossy despotic dictatorial domineering imperious masterful overbearing tyrannical tyrannic tyrannous See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Her peremptory tone angered me. the governor's peremptory personal assistant began telling the crowd of reporters and photographers exactly where they had to stand Recent Examples on the Web Instead, both strike-outs proposed by Nadell were peremptory challenges — meaning the prosecutor didn’t have to offer a rationale. oregonlive, 13 July 2022 On Wednesday, the defense and the prosecution are also expected to express peremptory challenges, which could alter the final jury. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 29 June 2022 The defense wound up using all 10 of its peremptory challenges, eliminating candidates for any reason other than race or gender, while the prosecution used four. Terry Spencer, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2022 Both sides in each case will be able to use 10 peremptory challenges to excuse a potential juror without reason. Richard Wintonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Each side will also get at least 10 peremptory strikes, where either can eliminate a candidate for any reason except race or gender. Terry Spencer, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 Each side will also get at least 10 peremptory strikes, where either can eliminate a candidate for any reason except race or gender. NBC News, 4 Apr. 2022 In other words, bombs are blunter, more peremptory instruments. The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2022 Miss Manners suggests that vendors — and people in the above categories who use peremptory tones or set unreasonable conditions — not wait by the phone, as such requests need not be honored. Washington Post, 28 June 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English peremptorie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy, from per- thoroughly + emere to take — more at redeem First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing peremptory peremptory challenge peremptory challenge Legal Definition peremptory 1 of 2 adjective pe·remp·to·ry pə-ˈremp-tə-rē 1 : permitting no dispute, alternative, or delay specifically : not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply when the right to require the performance of the act is clear and it is apparent that no valid excuse can be given for not performing it, a peremptory mandamus may be allowed Revised Statutes of Nebraska 2 : not requiring cause see also peremptory challenge at challenge peremptory 2 of 2 noun plural peremptories : peremptory challenge at challenge History and Etymology for peremptory Adjective Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy peremptoriness noun as in arrogance an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims the peremptoriness that was all too apparent in his voice irritated everyone Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance arrogance superiority imperiousness masterfulness attitude disdain lordliness superciliousness bumptiousness pompousness huffiness consequence hauteur haughtiness presumptuousness pridefulness loftiness pretension pomposity assumption high horse pretense self-consequence dominance toploftiness pretence pretentiousness vanity condescension self-importance pride snobbishness snobbism high-handedness snootiness snobbery bossiness authoritativeness boastfulness sauciness scorn inflation impudence bravado triumphalism egoism vaingloriousness smugness cheekiness egotism impertinence vainglory self-contentment cockiness swagger self-complacency side bowwow superiority complex complacence self-assertion brag self-opinion self-content braggadocio self-assumption cheek swelled head conceit strut self-partiality chest-thumping self-conceit self-centeredness bombast self-satisfaction Antonyms & Near Antonyms humility demureness modesty unpretentiousness bashfulness shyness timidity diffidence unassumingness meekness passivity timidness passiveness submissiveness retiringness lowliness reservedness mousiness self-distrust quietness reserve self-doubt See More
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