jury

The judge issued a peremptory challenge to dismiss the potential juror without needing to provide a reason.

to any extent

A peremptory challenge allows an attorney to remove a potential juror without providing a reason, while a removal for cause requires showing that a juror is unfit to serve based on a specific reason. Peremptory challenges are limited in number, while removals for cause can be requested without limit for valid reasons.

It is called a PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE and is exercised during the Voir Dire portion of jury selection.