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challenge

noun
  1. a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
  2. questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
    “Their challenge of my argument was unfounded.”
  3. a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
  4. a call to engage in a contest or fight
  5. a demanding or stimulating situation
    “they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power”
verb
  1. to raise a formal objection in a court of law
    “I challenged the judge's ruling.”
    take exception
  2. to ask for identification
    “The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard”
  3. to issue a challenge to
    “I challenge you to a duel!”
  4. to take exception to
    “I challenged their claims.”
    dispute