peremptory ruling

peremptory ruling
An immediate and absolute decision by the court on some point of law that is rendered without consideration of alternatives.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


peremptory ruling
An immediate and absolute decision by the court on some point of law that is rendered without consideration of alternatives.

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