peremptory
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Plenty of agency officials were already put off by the DOGErs, who often issued peremptory orders to meet with them and answer questions.
From Salon
If one side likes a potential juror, then 9 times out of 10 the other side will exercise a peremptory challenge to make sure that this person does not make it onto the jury.
From Salon
"The number of peremptory strikes are set by NY law," she noted.
From Salon
The parties each get 10 “peremptory challenges” – the right to dismiss potential jurors just because lawyers’ experience and antennae tell them that the person might be leaning against their side.
From Salon
The lawyers also can use “peremptory challenges” to nix 10 potential jurors and two prospective alternates without giving a reason.
From Seattle Times
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