A "for-cause challenge" is a legal term used during jury selection in a trial. It allows attorneys to request the removal of a potential juror based on specific reasons, such as bias, prejudice, or a conflict of interest. This process ensures that the jury is impartial and can fairly evaluate the evidence presented in the case. In a for-cause challenge, the attorney must provide valid reasons to the judge for dismissing the juror. If the judge agrees, the juror is excused from serving. This is different from a "peremptory challenge," where attorneys can dismiss jurors without stating a reason, although there are limits on the number of such challenges.