: a challenge (as of a juror) made as of right without assigning any cause
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Recent Examples on the WebThe Real Blac Chyna star already filed a peremptory challenge against Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gregory W. Alarcon, alleging unfair treatment in court. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 14 June 2022 Most often the practice occurs through a legal tactic called a peremptory challenge, which allows an attorney to strike a potential juror without having to state a reason.Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2021 The prosecutor used a peremptory challenge to dismiss Byng.Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2021 The defense used a peremptory challenge against him. Crystal D. Carter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2021 The defense used a peremptory challenge against him. Crystal D. Carter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2021 The defense used a peremptory challenge against him. Crystal D. Carter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2021 The defense used a peremptory challenge against him. Crystal D. Carter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2021 Georges wrote in Monday’s ruling that the trial judge erred in jury selection during the third trial by allowing prosecutors to issue what’s known as a peremptory challenge of at least one Black juror.BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2021 See More