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