What is "peremptory mandamus"

Peremptory \Per"emp*to*ry\, a. [L. peremptorius destructive, deadly, decisive, final: cf. F. p['e]remptorie. See Perempt.]

1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.

   Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory designs to get thither.
   --Jer. Taylor.

2. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical.

   Be not too positive and peremptory.
   --Bacon.

   Briefly, then, for we are peremptory.
   --Shak.

3. Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic]
   --Shak.

   Peremptory challenge (Law) See under Challenge.

   Peremptory mandamus, a final and absolute mandamus.

   Peremptory plea, a plea by a defendant tending to impeach the plaintiff's right of action; a plea in bar.

   Syn: Decisive; positive; absolute; authoritative; express; arbitrary; dogmatical.