Recusals

/rɪˈkjuːzəlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of recusal: instances where a judge or official withdraws from a case due to potential bias or conflict of interest.
    The judge's recusals ensured impartiality in the high-profile trial.

Forms

  • recusal

Commentary

Recusals specifically refer to multiple occurrences of withdrawing from participation; see recusal for the substantive entry.

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