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Challenge propter affectum

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An objection to a juror because of bias.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A challenge interposed on account of an ascertained or suspected bias or partiality, and which may be either a principal challenge or a challenge to the favor. Harrisburg Bank v. Forster, 8 Watts (Pa.) 306 ; State v. Sawtelle, 66 N. H. 488, 32 Atl. 831; Jewell v. Jewell, 84 Me. 304, 24 Atl. 858, 18 L. R. A. 473.

Defined under Challenge in Black's Law Dictionary.