Per"emp*to*ry (?), a. [L.
peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F.
péremptorie. See Perempt.] 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. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided;
dictatorial; dogmatical.
Be not too positive and peremptory.
Bacon.
Briefly, then, for we are
peremptory.
Shak.
3. Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic]
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.