"Batson challenge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Batson challenges [plural]
Etymology: After the 1986 case of Batson v. Kentucky, a case of this kind involving the jurors' race. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Batson challenge (plural Batson challenges)
  1. (law) An objection to opposing counsel's use of a peremptory challenge to exclude a juror from the jury pool based on criteria that the courts have found disqualifying. Wikipedia link: Batson v. Kentucky
    Sense id: en-Batson_challenge-en-noun-RhnV-Yd- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law

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