Challenge

Definition - Transitive Verb
1  : to dispute esp. as being invalid or unjust <counsel challenged this interpretation>
2  : to question formally (as by a suit or motion) the legality or legal qualifications of <~ the regulations>
esp
: to make a challenge to (a trier of fact) <the grounds for challenging prospective jurors ­W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr.>
compare recuse

Definition - Noun
1  : a calling into question
esp
: a questioning of validity or legality
: See also objection<when the ~ to the statute is in effect a ~ of this basic assumption ­Kramer v. Union Free School Dist. No. 15, 395 U.S. 621 (1969)>
see also batson challenge
2  : a request to disqualify a trier of fact (as a jury member or judge)
compare recusal strike



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an officer in a government agency with quasi-judicial functions including conducting hearings, making findings of fact, and making recommendations for resolution of disputes concerning the agency’s actions


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