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Definition recuse in British English

recuse verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/rɪˈkju:z/
1

to stop acting as a judge or other official in a court case because of possible conflict of interest

Example

Several members of the court had previously recused themselves from the case.

Example

It is unusual for a judge to be recused.

Example

In most states judges are not required to recuse when campaign contributors are involved as parties or lawyers.

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Definition recuse in British English