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peremptory
UK
/pəˈrɛmp.tə.ri/
US
/pəˈrɛmp.tɚ.i/
peremptories
pl
UK
/pəˈrɛmptəri/
US
/pəˈrɛmptɔri/
Used chiefly in U.S. legal context as a short form for “peremptory challenge.”
Definitions
The prosecutor used a peremptory to remove the juror without stating a reason.
more peremptory
Comp.
most peremptory
Super.
UK
/pəˈrɛmp.tə.ri/
US
/pəˈrɛmp.tɚ.i/
Translations
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 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.