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Challenge

Challenge [fr. Challenger, O. F., to accuse of], an exception taken either against things or jurors. In civil actions,

Challenger

One who challenges

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Challengeable

That may be challenged

Challenge

An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any kind a defiance specifically a summons to fight a duel also the letter or message conveying the summons

challenged

having doubts expressed about its truth

Principal challenge

Principal challenge, a species of challenge to the array made on account of partiality or some default in the sheriff

Batson challenge

Batson challenge [from Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986), the Supreme Court ruling that prohibited the striking of jurors

Peremptory Challenge

Peremptory Challenge, an arbitrary species of challenge to a certain number of jurors without showing any cause. This privilege is

challenge to the array

challenge to the array see challenge

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