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recuse Definition

re·cuse (ri kyo̵̅o̅z)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·cused, -·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

recuse Related Forms
re·cusal noun
recuse Law Definition

v

To remove as a judge from a trial or hearing, because of bias, prejudice, or an interest in the matter being decided; to object to or challenge the qualifications of a judge to hear a case due to a possible conflict of interest.

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