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Challenge for cause

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An objection to a juror for a reason stated, as distinguished from a peremptory challenge. See 114 Ga. 421, 40 S. E. 308.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A challenge to a juror for which some cause or reason isalleged. Termes dela Ley; 4 Bl. Comm. 353. Thus distinguished from a peremptory challenge.