Recuse

Pronunciation

Origin

From Latin recūsō ("I refuse, decline; I object to; I protest"). See recusant.

Full definition of recuse

Verb

1. (transitive) To refuse or reject (a judge); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified to act.The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest.
2. (intransitive, of a judge) To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified to act.The judge recused from the case, citing a possible conflict of interest.

Related terms

• recusal
• recusant
• recusancy

Anagrams

• cereus, ceruse, Creuse, rescue, Rescue, secuer, secure