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recusal

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re⋅cus⋅al

[ri-kyoo-zuhl]
–noun Law.
the disqualification of a judge for a particular lawsuit or proceeding, esp. due to some possible conflict of interest or prejudice.

Origin:
1955–60; recuse + -al 2
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Main Entry: re·cus·al
Pronunciation: ri-'kyü-z&l
Function: noun
: an act, procedure, or fact of recusing —compare CHALLENGE
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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