Noun
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a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
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a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
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questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
"his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy"
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a call to engage in a contest or fight
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a demanding or stimulating situation
"they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power"
Verb
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raise a formal objection in a court of law
- take exception -
ask for identification
"The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard"
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issue a challenge to
"Fischer challenged Spassky to a match"
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take exception to
"She challenged his claims"