Procedure

Recusal

/ reh-KYOO-zul /

Definition

A judge\'s disqualification from a case due to conflict of interest.

Used in Context

“The judge\'s recusal was required given her prior representation.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: recusare, to refuse

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