peremptory mandamus

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Peremptory \Per"emp*to*ry\, a. [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p['e]remptorie. See Perempt.]

1.Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final. [1913 Webster]

Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither.— Jer. Taylor.[1913 Webster]

2.Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical. [1913 Webster]

Be not too positive and peremptory.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]
Briefly, then, for we are peremptory.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Decisive; positive; absolute; authoritative; express; arbitrary; dogmatical. [1913 Webster]

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