Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

peremptory challenge

One of a party's limited number of challenges that need not be supported by any reason, although a party may not use such a challenge in a way that discriminates against a protected minority. -Often shortened to peremptory. - Also termed peremptory strike. See STRIKE (2).3. Military law. An objection to a member of the court serving in a court-martial case. ( A military judge can be challenged only for cause.