challenge
chal·lenged chal·leng·ing 1 : to dispute esp. as being invalid or unjust [counsel
challenged this interpretation]
2 : to question formally (as by a suit or motion) the legality or legal qualifications of [ the regulations]
;esp : to make a challenge to (a trier of fact) [the grounds for
challenging prospective jurors "W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr."] compare
recuse n
1 : a calling into question
;esp : a questioning of validity or legality
: objection [when the to the statute is in effect a of this basic assumption "
Kramer v. Union Free School Dist. No. 15, 395 U.S. 621 (1969)"] see also
batson challenge 2 : a request to disqualify a trier of fact (as a jury member or judge) compare
recusal,
strike challenge for cause : a challenge esp. of a prospective juror based on a specific and stated cause or reason
challenge to the array : a challenge of an entire jury that raises objections to the selection process
peremptory challenge : a challenge esp. of a prospective juror that does not require a stated cause or reason