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Webster 1913 Edition

Peremption

Per-emp′tion

,

Noun.

[L.

peremptio

: cf. F.

péremption

.]

(Law)

A quashing; a defeating.

[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Peremption

PEREMP'TION

,

Noun.

[L. peremptio.] A killing; a quashing; nonsuit. [Not used.]