Recusing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo refuse or reject (a judge); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified from acting.

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

2.verb(of a judge) To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified from acting.

"The judge recused from the case, citing a possible conflict of interest."

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