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