peremptive
adjective
pe·remp·tive
pə-ˈremp-tiv
: of, relating to, or creating peremption
the peremptive period
a peremptive statute
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“Peremptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/peremptive. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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