recusal

Variant of recuse

recuse definition

re·cuse (ri kyo̵̅o̅z′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb recused -·cused′, recusing -·cus′·ing

to disqualify or withdraw from a position of judging, as because of prejudice or personal interest

Etymology: ME recusen < MFr recuser < L recusare: see recusant

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