PEREMPTORY

peremptory. Peremptory, a. absolute, positive, final

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Per″emp‐to‐ry (?), a. [[L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. péremptorie. See Perempt.]] 1. 1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.
Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither. Jer. Taylor. 2. 2. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical.
Be not too positive and peremptory. Bacon. Briefly, then, for we are peremptory. Shak. 3. 3. Firmly determined; unawed. Shak.
Peremptory challenge (Law) See under Challenge. — Peremptory mandamus, a final and absolute mandamus. — Peremptory plea, a plea by a defendant tending to impeach the plaintiff's right of action; a plea in bar. Syn. — Decisive; positive; absolute; authoritative; express; arbitrary; dogmatical.