peremptory
UK/pә'remptәri/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Commanding and allowing no refusal or argument; abruptly authoritative; final and absolute.
断然的；不容置疑的；专横的；强制性的
n.
A legal challenge to exclude a juror without needing to give a reason.
（法律）无因回避（陪审员）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedperthrough, thoroughly
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emptroot
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oryrelating to, connected with
=peremptory
Common Collocations
- 1.peremptory order断然的命令
Example Sentences
- 1.
The general gave peremptory orders that allowed no questioning or debate.
- 2.
Her peremptory tone left no room for further discussion on the matter.