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Pre-emptory challenge

Refers to a right in jury selection for the attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason. Other potential jurors may be challenged for cause (by giving a good reason why they might be unable to reach a fair verdict, but the challenge will be considered by the presiding judge and may be denied).
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