​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Peremptory Challenge


A peremptory challenge refers to a party’s right to object to a juror without giving reasons.


Historically, it allowed defendants in criminal cases to reject certain jurors automatically.


The purpose was to help secure fairness and impartiality in jury selection.


In many jurisdictions, the use of peremptory challenges has been restricted or abolished.


The term is associated with the process known as challenge to jury.