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 5 Nov. 2024.

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