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Challenge
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Challenge1) It is an exception or objection to a juror. 2) A call by one person upon another to a single combat, which is said to be a challenge to fight.
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Exception
1) English Eq. practice. Re-interrogation. 2) Legislation, construction. Exceptions are rules which limit the extent of other more general rules, and render that just and proper, which would be, on account of its generality, unjust and improper.
Objection
The verbal response of a lawyer when something inappropriate is happening during a trial or deposition. it is one of many steps involved in protecting the record.
Juror
Practice. From juro, to swear; a man who is sworn or affirmed to serve on a jury.
Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Single
By itself, unconnected.
Combat
English law. The form of a forcible encounter between two or more persons or bodies of men; an engagement or battle. A duel.
Said
Before mentioned.
Challenge
1) It is an exception or objection to a juror. 2) A call by one person upon another to a single combat, which is said to be a challenge to fight.
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Chaldron
A measure of capacity, equal to fifty-eight and two-third cubic feet nearly.
Challenge for cause
For which a reason is assigned, - to the array or to the polls.
Challenge for favor
Of the same nature and effect as a principle challenge "propter affectum."
Challenge to the array
An exception to the whole panel in which the jury are arrayed or set in order by the sheriff in his return.
Challenge to the polls
An exception to particular jurors.
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Chaffers
Anciently signified wares and merchandise; hence the word chaffering, which is yet used for buying and selling, or beating down the price of an article.
Chain letter schemes
Letters with names listed and claims that the recipient of the letter, by putting their name on the list, removing the top name and sending them some nominal amount, then mailing the new list to some number of friends and acquaintances, will receive a lot of riches in the mail. There is usually also a "curse" or bad luck associated with individuals who "break the chain."
Chain of custody
In evidentiary matters, the record of possession from original discovery until produced at trial. If the chain of custody is broken or unclear, the Evidence may be challenged as not the original or not in its original condition.
Chairman
The presiding officer of a committee; as, chairman of the committee of ways and means. The person selected to preside over a popular meeting, is also called a chairman or moderator.
Chaldron
A measure of capacity, equal to fifty-eight and two-third cubic feet nearly.
Challenge
Challenge for cause
For which a reason is assigned, - to the array or to the polls.
Challenge for favor
Of the same nature and effect as a principle challenge "propter affectum."
Challenge to the array
An exception to the whole panel in which the jury are arrayed or set in order by the sheriff in his return.
Challenge to the polls
An exception to particular jurors.
Chamber
A room in a house.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Exception
1) English Eq. practice. Re-interrogation. 2) Legislation, construction. Exceptions are rules which limit the extent of other more general rules, and render that just and proper, which would be, on account of its generality, unjust and improper.
Objection
The verbal response of a lawyer when something inappropriate is happening during a trial or deposition. it is one of many steps involved in protecting the record.
Juror
Practice. From juro, to swear; a man who is sworn or affirmed to serve on a jury.
Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Single
By itself, unconnected.
Combat
English law. The form of a forcible encounter between two or more persons or bodies of men; an engagement or battle. A duel.
Said
Before mentioned.
Challenge
1) It is an exception or objection to a juror. 2) A call by one person upon another to a single combat, which is said to be a challenge to fight.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Chaldron
A measure of capacity, equal to fifty-eight and two-third cubic feet nearly.
Challenge for cause
For which a reason is assigned, - to the array or to the polls.
Challenge for favor
Of the same nature and effect as a principle challenge "propter affectum."
Challenge to the array
An exception to the whole panel in which the jury are arrayed or set in order by the sheriff in his return.
Challenge to the polls
An exception to particular jurors.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Chaffers
Anciently signified wares and merchandise; hence the word chaffering, which is yet used for buying and selling, or beating down the price of an article.
Chain letter schemes
Letters with names listed and claims that the recipient of the letter, by putting their name on the list, removing the top name and sending them some nominal amount, then mailing the new list to some number of friends and acquaintances, will receive a lot of riches in the mail. There is usually also a "curse" or bad luck associated with individuals who "break the chain."
Chain of custody
In evidentiary matters, the record of possession from original discovery until produced at trial. If the chain of custody is broken or unclear, the Evidence may be challenged as not the original or not in its original condition.
Chairman
The presiding officer of a committee; as, chairman of the committee of ways and means. The person selected to preside over a popular meeting, is also called a chairman or moderator.
Chaldron
A measure of capacity, equal to fifty-eight and two-third cubic feet nearly.
Challenge
Challenge for cause
For which a reason is assigned, - to the array or to the polls.
Challenge for favor
Of the same nature and effect as a principle challenge "propter affectum."
Challenge to the array
An exception to the whole panel in which the jury are arrayed or set in order by the sheriff in his return.
Challenge to the polls
An exception to particular jurors.
Chamber
A room in a house.
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