Judicial Recusal
/ˌdʒuːdɪʃəl rɪˈkjuːzəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of a judge abstaining from participating in a legal case due to potential bias or conflict of interest.
The judge filed a judicial recusal to ensure impartiality in the trial.
Forms
- judicial recusals
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Commentary
Judicial recusal promotes fairness by removing a judge who may have interests or relationships compromising objectivity.
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