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What does peremptory challenge mean?

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Noun
  1. (law) The right of an attorney to reject potential jurors without stating a reason.
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They should reveal any connection which might possibly result in an apprehension of bias so that the opposite party can exercise a peremptory challenge or take other proceedings under the agreement.
There is a right of peremptory challenge limited to four, and also a right to challenge for cause.
In 1986, the peremptory challenge was itself challenged, in a case called Batson v. Kentucky.
The Crown has not now the right of peremptory challenge and may challenge only for cause certain.
They are met here with a peremptory challenge and declaration.
This arrangement practically amounts to giving the Crown the benefit of a peremptory challenge.

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