recusal

[ri-kyoo-zuhl]

noun Law.

the disqualification of a judge for a particular lawsuit or proceeding, especially due to some possible conflict of interest or prejudice.

Origin:
1955–60; recuse + -al²

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Recusal is always a great word to know.

So is premeditation. Does it mean:

sufficient forethought to impute deliberation and intent to commit the act

the aggregate of statutory enactments dealing with crimes and their punishment

WordNet

recusal
noun
(law) the disqualification of a judge or jury by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest; a judge can be recused by objections of either party or judges can disqualify themselves [syn: recusation]

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