Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recuse
verb
/rɪˈkjuːz/
Definition
To remove oneself from participation to avoid a conflict of interest.
Examples
- The judge decided to recuse herself from the case due to a personal relationship with one of the parties involved.
- He recused himself from the panel to maintain the integrity of the decision-making process.
- In order to ensure fairness, the lawyer chose to recuse from the case.
Meaning
Recuse means to disqualify oneself from a legal case or decision because of potential bias or conflict.
Synonyms
- disqualify
- remove
- withdraw
- excuse
