Recusal
/rɪˈkjuːzəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of disqualifying oneself from a legal case due to potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.
The judge announced her recusal from the case to avoid any appearance of bias.
Forms
- recusals
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Commentary
Recusal is typically voluntary or mandated to preserve fairness; precise grounds for recusal should be clearly stated in legal documents.
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