A lawyer who strikes a potential juror due to a gut feeling that the person will not be sympathetic to a client is utilizing a(n)__________ challenge.

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The lawyer is using a peremptory challenge, which allows them to strike a juror without giving a reason. This is different from a challenge for cause, which requires the lawyer to provide a valid reason for why a juror should be struck, such as a bias or conflict of interest. The other options, honorary challenge and action of retrospection, are not recognized legal terms.

A Lawyer Who Strikes a Potential Juror Due to a Gut