peremption

noun

pe·​remp·​tion

pə-ˈremp-shən

in the civil law of Louisiana : the absolute extinguishment of a right that prevents the bringing of an action

a claim barred by peremption

also : the period of time after which such an extinguishment automatically occurs compare prescription

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin peremption-, peremptio, the act of quashing, from Latin perimere to take away entirely, destroy, kill