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Law.a plea in bar of an action.Also, peremptory plea.[1590-1600]
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peremptory exception — n in the civil law of Louisiana: an exception pleaded by a defendant esp. on the basis that the law provides no remedy for the injury the plaintiff alleges, that the claim is barred by res judicata or prescription, or that an indispensable party… … Law dictionary
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 — 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
