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challenge Definition

chal·lenge (c̸hal′ənj)

noun

  1. a demand for identification a sentry gave the challenge
  2. a calling into question; a demanding of proof, explanation, etc. a challenge of the premises of an argument
  3. a call or dare to take part in a duel, contest, etc.
  4. anything, as a demanding task, that calls for special effort or dedication
  5. ☆ an objection to a vote or to someone's right to vote
  6. Law a formal objection or exception to a person who has been chosen as a prospective juror

Etymology: ME & OFr chalenge, accusation, claim, dispute < L calumnia, calumny

transitive verb -·lenged, -·leng·ing

  1. to call to a halt for identification
    1. to call to account
    2. to make objection to; call into question
  3. to call or dare to take part in a duel, contest, etc.; defy
  4. to call for; make demands on to challenge the imagination
  5. ☆ to object to (a vote) as not valid or (a prospective voter) as not qualified to vote
  6. to take formal exception to (a prospective juror)

intransitive verb

to make, issue, or offer a challenge

challenge Related Forms
chal′·lenge·able adjective chal′·lenger noun
challenge Synonyms

challenge

n.

  1. A demand

    dare, summons, provocation, calling into question; see call 4, objection 2, request.

  2. Something that calls for special effort

    test, trial, hurdle, demanding task; see difficulty 1.

challenge Synonyms

challenge

v.

  1. To invite to a contest

    dare, defy, summon, confront; see dare 2, invite 2, summon 1.

  2. To question

    dispute, call into question, examine, impugn; see ask 1, doubt 1, 2, question 1.

  3. To claim

    make demands on, stimulate, test; see claim 1, excite 1, 2.

challenge Law Definition

n

An objection, exception, or other formal questioning of the capability or legal qualifications of a person, the existence of a right, or the legality of an action or thing.

n

An objection by a party or a lawyer to a potential juror or jury panel and his or her request that a judge disqualify the individual or the panel from hearing that party’s cause or trial.

v

To call into question.
as-applied challenge
An argument, claim, or lawsuit that a law or government policy, although otherwise constitutional, is unconstitutional when applied to a particular party or situation.
Batson challenge
A defendant’s claim that the plaintiff or prosecution excluded potential jurors due to their race, color, ethnic background, or gender by use of peremptory challenges. Named for the United States Supreme Court case of Batson v. Kentucky (1986), which forbids such a use of peremptory challenges in criminal cases. The principle in Batson was extended to civil cases in Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Co. (1991).
facial challenge
An argument, claim, or lawsuit that a law or government policy always operates in violation of the United States Constitution or a state constitution.
challenge for cause
A challenge to a prospective juror based on a specific cause or reason, such as bias, prejudice, or a financial or other interest in the outcome of the trial. Usually, there is no limit to the number of challenges for cause available to each party.
challenge to jury array
See challenge to the array.
challenge to the array
An objection to an entire jury panel based on the manner that the panel was selected. Also called challenge to jury array.
peremptory challenge
A challenge to a prospective juror that may be made without any specific cause or reason. The number of peremptory challenges allowed to each party is usually limited by statute or court rule.
challenge Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • globalization: Raising productivity growth is critical to meeting the opportunities and challenges of globalization.

Object

  • assumption: The author considers that The Tidal Model challenges this assumption.
  • notion: Inside the Smart Home challenges the notion that consumers want constant access to broadband Internet or multiple interactive cable TV channels.
  • racism: This turnaround shows that the BNP can be stopped with an effective strategy, the key to which is challenging racism.
  • perception: Challenging perceptions of disability in Thailand The perception of disability in Thailand is very different to that of this country.
  • discrimination: Help us to call on the Department of Health to challenge discrimination against deaf people in the NHS.
  • validity: The Vise Chancellor held that L'Oréal was precluded from challenging the validity of the SPECIAL EFFECTS registration.

Converse of object

  • pose: The ever changing light in Scotland can pose a challenge to artists.
  • face: Face the challenge with courage believe within the disaster there is a door that opens up a vista never yet known.
  • meet: Creative Solutions provides support to SMEs to help them develop best practice to achieve new ways of working to meet business challenges.
  • overcome: Community entrepreneurs are overcoming the social challenges that are defeating the agencies of the state.
  • present: The delivery of mental health services in rural areas presents distinct challenges.. .
  • tackle: Jane and Luke will be tackling the challenge on a tandem provided by Specialized.

Adjective modifier

  • big: Three wins out of three, our biggest challenge was still to come against top of the table UWE.
  • tough: Lyneham won all their matches in this round despite a tough challenge in the last with a narrow win.
  • major: Understanding the climate system is a major research challenge given urgency by global warming.
  • legal: Royal Assent A Bill, once passed, goes for Royal Assent after up to four weeks allowing for legal challenges.
  • real: But the real challenge of withdrawing from a paid job having gone back to work might lie elsewhere.
  • serious: Dundee's continued loss of approximately 1,000 persons per annum is a serious challenge to the long - term future of the City.

Noun used with modifier

  • sudoku: Pit your web sudoku puzzle solving skills against the rest of the world in our free sudoku speed challenge and when you have.. .
challenge Quotes

Most entrepreneurs who have the guts to take on a big challenge are a lot like Babe Ruthöthey set records for both home runs and strike outs.

—Rodgers,T J

Comment respecter la tradition, et innover en me"  me temps? Quel pari difficile! How to respect tradition and to innovate at the same time? What a difficult challenge!

—Pei, I(eoh) M(ing)