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Peremptory
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peremptory adj. absolute, final and not entitled to delay or reconsideration. The term is applied to writs, juror challenges or a date set for hearing.

PEREMPTORY. Absolute; positive. A final determination to act without hope of renewing or altering. Joined to a substantive, this word is frequently used in law; as peremptory action; F. N. B. 35, 38, 104, 108; peremptory nonsuit; Id. 5, 11; peremptory exception; Bract. lib. 4, c. 20; peremptory undertaking; 3 Chit. Pract. 112, 793; peremptory challenge of jurors, which is the right to challenge without assigning any cause. Inst. 4, 13, 9 Code, 7, 50, 2; Id. 8, 36, 8; Dig. 5, 1, 70 et 73.
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As a prosecutor, I always felt that, after both sides used their peremptories, I ended up with a jury that looked a lot like the one that walked in in the first place.
Ban peremptory challenges? by Fallk, David I. / Trial
So although abolishing peremptories isn't a silver bullet, it's nonetheless a powerful bullet to equalize talent and force trials to be conducted on the merits.
The Jury: Disorder in the American Courts by Franklin, Daniel / Washington Monthly
Courthouse observers understand that defense lawyers tend to use their peremptories to remove jurors who are small-businessmen, relatives of policemen, and those who otherwise exhibit excessive law-abidingness.
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