Peremptory Challenge

Synonyms of peremptory challenge

• preemptory challenge
• exclusionary challenge
• discretionary challenge

Antonyms of peremptory challenge

• acceptance
• approval
• consent

Collocations of peremptory challenge

peremptory challenge

Frequency: 70 %

The defense lawyer used a peremptory challenge to dismiss the potential juror.

peremptory challenge

Frequency: 60 %

The prosecutor used a peremptory challenge to remove a potential juror from the jury pool.

peremptory challenge

Frequency: 50 %

The judge granted the peremptory challenge based on legal grounds.

peremptory challenge

Frequency: 40 %

The attorney exercised a peremptory challenge in the courtroom.

Idiomatic Expressions for peremptory challenge

• Phrase: peremptory challenge in jury selection
  Meaning: the right of attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without cause
  Usage: During jury selection, each side is typically allowed a limited number of peremptory challenges.