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peremptories

peremptories is the plural of peremptory.

Meaning of peremptory

Noun

peremptory (plural peremptories)

  1. A challenge to the admission of a juror, without the challenger needing to show good cause.
    • Each side was allowed 20 peremptories, and the prosecution used 18 of its allotment.2015 June 18, Justice Alito, Davis v. Ayala, Case No. 13-1428

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Questions about peremptories

What is peremptories the plural of?
Peremptories is the plural of peremptory.

Words near peremptories in the dictionary

  1. perempted
  2. perempting
  3. peremption
  4. peremptions
  5. peremptorally
  6. peremptories
  7. peremptorily
  8. peremptoriness
  9. peremptory
  10. peremptory challenge
  11. peremptory challenges

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