Complete Definition of "recuse"

English

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Verb
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  1. To refuse or reject, as a judge; to challenge that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified to act.

#:The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest.

Related terms
recusal
recusant
recusancy

Category:Law

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