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recuse

The correct spelling is recuse.

How to pronounce recuse

/ɹɪˈkjuːz/
verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈkjuːz/

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The correct spelling is recuse. To refuse or reject (a judge); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified from acting. For example: "The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest."

Usage Examples

The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest.

The judge recused from the case, citing a possible conflict of interest.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To refuse or reject (a judge); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified from acting.
  2. 2.(of a judge) To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified from acting.

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