Batson challenge en · NOUN
Etymology
After the 1986 case of Batson v. Kentucky, a case of this kind involving the jurors' race.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batson challenges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |