RECUSE

recuse

Verb

  1. To refuse or reject (a judge); to declare 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.
  2. To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified to act.
    The judge recused from the case, citing a possible conflict of interest.


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