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a right in jury selection for each party to request that a potential juror be dismissed without having to give a reason
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The defense attorney used a peremptory challenge to dismiss a potential juror without needing to provide a reason.
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The lawyer got rid of that guy with a peremptory challenge.
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The attorney pulled a fast one with a peremptory challenge.
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Using a peremptory challenge is like playing a strategic card game in court.