(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:54:24

Per*empt" (?), v. t. [L. peremptus, p.p. of perimere to take away entirely, to destroy; per (see Per-) + OL. emere to take. See Redeem.] Law

To destroy; to defeat.

[R.]

Ayliffe.

 

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