Recuse
verb
To withdraw from a role or position in a legal case due to personal interest or bias.
The judge had to recuse himself from the trial because he was related to the defendant.
Often appears as...
- recuse oneself from
- judge recuse
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To withdraw from a role or position in a legal case due to personal interest or bias.
The judge had to recuse himself from the trial because he was related to the defendant.
Often appears as...
- recuse oneself from
- judge recuse
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Impartiality
Recuse is used when someone legally involved must not influence a case due to personal connections.
As her brother was the defendant, the prosecutor had to recuse herself to maintain fairness.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Judges
'Recuse' isn't only for judges. Lawyers, jurors, and others in legal proceedings can also recuse themselves.
The juror recused himself upon realizing he knew the witness personally.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflicts of Interest
Recusal is necessary to avoid conflicts of interest that can sway legal decisions.
She recused herself from the committee to avoid any conflict with her family's business.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Impartiality
Recuse is used when someone legally involved must not influence a case due to personal connections.
As her brother was the defendant, the prosecutor had to recuse herself to maintain fairness.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Judges
'Recuse' isn't only for judges. Lawyers, jurors, and others in legal proceedings can also recuse themselves.
The juror recused himself upon realizing he knew the witness personally.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflicts of Interest
Recusal is necessary to avoid conflicts of interest that can sway legal decisions.
She recused herself from the committee to avoid any conflict with her family's business.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Impartiality
Recuse is used when someone legally involved must not influence a case due to personal connections.
As her brother was the defendant, the prosecutor had to recuse herself to maintain fairness.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Judges
'Recuse' isn't only for judges. Lawyers, jurors, and others in legal proceedings can also recuse themselves.
The juror recused himself upon realizing he knew the witness personally.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflicts of Interest
Recusal is necessary to avoid conflicts of interest that can sway legal decisions.
She recused herself from the committee to avoid any conflict with her family's business.
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Quote examples
Anthony Weiner
American Politician
At a time when the GOP is playing games with the debt limit, a member of the Supreme Court is refusing to recuse himself from matters he has a financial interest in, and middle class incomes are stagnant, many want to change the subject. I don't. This was a prank, and a silly one. I'm focused on my work.
Quote examples
Jay Nixon
American Politician
There is a well-established process by which a prosecutor can recuse themselves from a pending investigation and a special prosecutor be appointed.
Quote examples
Anthony Weiner
American Politician
At a time when the GOP is playing games with the debt limit, a member of the Supreme Court is refusing to recuse himself from matters he has a financial interest in, and middle class incomes are stagnant, many want to change the subject. I don't. This was a prank, and a silly one. I'm focused on my work.
Quote examples
Jay Nixon
American Politician
There is a well-established process by which a prosecutor can recuse themselves from a pending investigation and a special prosecutor be appointed.
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