Bias; partiality; leni- ty ; prejudice. 2. — The grand jury arc sworn to inquire into all offences which have been committed and of all violations of law, without fear, favour , or affec- tion. Vide (J ratal Jury. When a juror is influenced by bias or prejudice, so tha…
Understanding Favour
ty ; prejudice.
2. — The grand jury arc sworn to
inquire into all offences which have
been committed and of all violations
of law, without fear, favour , or affec-
tion. Vide (J ratal Jury. When a
juror is influenced by bias or prejudice,
so that there is not sufficient ground for
a principal challenge, he may never-
theless be challenged for favour. Vide
Challenge , and Bac. Ab. Juries, (E);
Dig. 50, 17, 156, 4 ; 7 Pet. R. 160.
How Favour affects you
Favour appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
The mechanics of Favour
In practice, Favour is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.