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re·cuse
 recuse
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- pronunciation:
- rih
kyuz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
recuses, recusing, recused |
| definition 1: |
to withdraw or attempt to disqualify (oneself or another) as a potential juror or judge because of the possibility of bias or personal interest.
The judge recused herself from the case on the basis of her ties with the defendant. |
| definition 2: |
to withdraw (oneself) from some activity because of the possiblity of conflict of interest.
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