Recusing
/rɪˈkjuzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of recuse; the act of disqualifying oneself from participation in a legal proceeding due to potential conflict of interest or bias.
The judge is recusing herself from the case to avoid any appearance of partiality.
Forms
- recuse
- recuses
- recused
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Commentary
Usually used in contexts involving judges or officials withdrawing from cases to maintain fairness.
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