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recuse
[ri-kyooz]
verb (used with object)
to reject or challenge (a judge, juror, or attorney) as disqualified to act in a particular case, especially because of potential conflict of interest or bias.
to disqualify or withdraw (oneself or another person) from any position of judging or decision-making so as to avoid the appearance of personal interest or bias.
The senator has recused himself from the vote because of his prior association with the company.
verb (used without object)
to withdraw from any position of judging or decision-making so as to avoid a semblance of personal interest or bias.
recuse
/ rÉŖĖkjuĖz, rÉĖkjuĖz /
verb
(tr; reflexive) to remove from participation in a court case due to potential prejudice or partiality
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- recusal noun
- recusation noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of recuse1
Example Sentences
The organisation which represents rank and file officers believes the five meetings could lead to "perceived bias" and has called for him to "recuse" himself.
Acip members are required to disclose conflicts of interest, which are posted online, and to recuse themselves from voting on decisions where they may have a conflict.
Redstone, who serves as Paramountās chairwoman, recused herself from discussions about the settlement, the sources said.
Musk has previously stated in a joint interview with President Trump on Fox News, that he would ārecuse myself if it is a conflict,ā while the president said, āHe wonāt be involved.ā
Several members have had to recuse themselves on votes, and at least two have resigned because of conflicts.
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When To Use
Recuse most commonly means to withdraw from being in the position of judging a case or presiding over an investigation so as to avoid any partiality or bias.This sense of the word is used reflexively, meaning itās always followed by a reflexive pronoun, as in recuse yourself, recuse himself, recuse themselves.Less commonly, recuse can mean to reject or challenge a judge or juror due to the belief that they are biased.In both senses, recusing is typically done to avoid a conflict of interestāa situation in which the person doing the voting, judging, or investigating has some personal connection to the case that could influence their decision.People who recuse themselves arenāt resigningātheyāre officially excusing themselves from participating.Example: When I was called for jury duty, I knew the man who was on trial so I had to recuse myself.
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