recusal
/ɹɪkˈjuzəɫ/
The act of a judge disqualifying themselves from a case due to conflict of interest
recusal in a sentence
“The judge announced his recusal from the trial.”
Origin of recusal
From Latin recusare (to refuse, reject), from re- (back) + causari (to give as a reason)
Related Words
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An impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case
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A legal decision that serves as an authoritative rule in future cases
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The official power to make legal decisions
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The process of taking legal action
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Testimony taken under oath outside of court
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A written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence