recuse
Use Recuse in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to reject or challenge (a judge or juror) as disqualified to act, especially because of interest or bias.
verb (used without object)
2.
to withdraw from a position of judging so as to avoid any semblance of partiality or bias.
Related forms
yʊˈzeɪ
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| —vb | |
| (tr; reflexive) to remove from participation in a court case due to potential prejudice or partiality | |
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Word Origin & History
recuse
late 14c., "to reject another's authority as prejudiced," from O.Fr. recuser (13c.), from L. recusare "to refuse, make an objection," from re- + causa (see cause). The word now is used mostly reflectively.
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Example sentences
Ministers do not recuse themselves from decisions that might affect their family's businesses.
He also indicated that he might seek to have the judge recuse himself.
If the reviewer has a conflict, they should recuse themselves.
That's why officials recuse themselves when their impartiality might reasonably be questioned.
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