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† peˈrempt, v. Civil Law. Obs. rare.
[f. L. perempt-, ppl. stem of perimĕre to destroy, cut off, kill, etc.: see peremptory.]
trans. To do away with, extinguish, quash (a legal process or suit). So † peˈremption Obs., quashing.
1726Ayliffe Parergon 82 Nor is it any Objection to say, That the Instance of the Cause of Appeal is perempted by the Desertion of an Appeal. Ibid. 151 This Peremption of Instance was introduced in Favour of the Publick, lest Suits should otherwise be rendered immortal and perpetual. |