'Peremptory mandamus' definitions:

Definition of 'Peremptory mandamus'

From: 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]