propter affectum

propter affectum
/proptar afektam/ For or on account of some affection or prejudice. The name of a species of challenge (q.v.).
Disqualifications of jurors on account of some bias or partiality toward one side or other of litigation, and objections of this class may be made even after jury has returned its verdict. Partin v. Henderson, Tenn.App., 686 S.W.2d 587, 589

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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