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peremptory
UK
/pəˈrɛmp.tə.ri/
US
/pəˈrɛmp.tɚ.i/
Translations
peremptories
pl
UK
/pəˈrɛmptəri/
US
/pəˈrɛmptɔri/
Used chiefly in U.S. legal context as a short form for “peremptory challenge.”
more peremptory
Comp.
most peremptory
Super.
UK
/pəˈrɛmp.tə.ri/
US
/pəˈrɛmp.tɚ.i/
His peremptory tone left no room for discussion.
Его категорический тон не оставлял места для обсуждения.
She gave a peremptory command to leave the room.
Она дала безапелляционный приказ покинуть комнату.
The manager's peremptory manner intimidated the staff.
Властный манер менеджера запугивал персонал.
Additional translations
Definitions
The prosecutor used a peremptory to remove the juror without stating a reason.
The manager's peremptory tone left no room for discussion.
The judge issued a peremptory ruling that could not be contested.
The court set a peremptory deadline for submitting the evidence.