Definitions

peremptory

[puh-remp-tuh-ree] / pəˈrɛmp tə ri /

ADJECTIVE

overbearing, authoritative

Synonyms

WEAK

absolute arbitrary assertive autocratic binding bossy categorical certain commanding compelling decided decisive dictatorial dogmatic domineering final finished firm fixed high-handed imperative imperial imperious incontrovertible intolerant irrefutable magisterial obligatory obstinate positive rigorous severe stringent tyrannical uncompromising undeniable

Antonyms

WEAK

easygoing indulgent laid-back lax lenient mild moderate

Example Sentences

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Peremptory strikes are a set number of opportunities that the defense and prosecution have to exclude any juror.

From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2021

Peremptory challenges are controversial to some - the UK abolished them in 1988 - because critics believe that lawyers can try to skew juries in a particular way and a randomly selected jury is fairer.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2020

Peremptory challenges are different from “for cause” challenges, where lawyers must explain to a judge why they are excluding a juror.

From Slate • May 23, 2016

I perceived the Fellow stared upon him at the oddness of the Message, and was going to be saucy; upon which I ratified the Knight's Commands with a Peremptory Look.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

Peremptory as were the words, there was a tone in them different from the usual metallic firmness in her voice—which froze Els�'s heart—a tremulousness which was almost tender.

From Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family by Charles, Elizabeth Rundle

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