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The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary · Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Bias; partiality; lenity; prejudice. The grand jury are sworn to inquire into all offenses which have been committed, and into all violations of law, without fear, favor, or affection. See "Grand Jury." When a juror is influenced by bias or prejudice, so that there is not sufficient ground for a principal challenge, he may nevertheless be challenged for favor.

See "Challenge;" Bac. Abr. "Juries" (E); Dig. 50.17. 156. 4; 7 Pet. (U.'S.) 160,