Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
peremptory exception — noun or peremptory plea : a legal exception or plea attacking the cause of action or defense on its merits * * * Law. a plea in bar of an action. Also, peremptory plea. [1590 1600] … Useful english dictionary
peremptory exception — Law. a plea in bar of an action. Also, peremptory plea. [1590 1600] * * * … Universalium
peremptory exception — An answer which merely raises an issue of law, the legal effect of which is the same as that of a demurrer. Lambeth v Turner, 1 Tex 364, 367 … Ballentine's law dictionary
peremptory — pe·remp·to·ry 1 /pə remp tə rē/ adj [Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy] 1: permitting no dispute, alternative, or delay; specif: not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not … Law dictionary
exception — ex·cep·tion n 1: something that is excepted or excluded; esp: a situation to which a rule does not apply the supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exception s, and under such regulations as the… … Law dictionary
peremptory plea — noun see peremptory exception … Useful english dictionary
exception — Someone or something excluded. A protest against the ruling of the trial court upon a question of law, designed for the protection of the court so that it may reconsider its action and of the opposing counsel so that he may consent to a change by … Ballentine's law dictionary
Peremptory challenge — Challenge Chal lenge, n. [OE. chalenge claim, accusation, challenge, OF. chalenge, chalonge, claim, accusation, contest, fr. L. calumnia false accusation, chicanery. See {Calumny}.] 1. An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exception — Act of excepting or excluding from a number designated or from a description; that which is excepted or separated from others in a general rule or description; a person, thing, or case specified as distinct or not included; an act of excepting,… … Black's law dictionary
exception — Act of excepting or excluding from a number designated or from a description; that which is excepted or separated from others in a general rule or description; a person, thing, or case specified as distinct or not included; an act of excepting,… … Black's law dictionary
