recuse
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Verb — To step aside from a decision or case because of a conflict of interest.
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Mostly a formal/legal term, used for judges, jurors, and officials.
Etymology
From Old French recuser, from Latin recusare ("to decline, object to, refuse").
Full origin of recuse →Frequently asked questions
What does “recuse” mean?
The word “recuse” means to step aside from a decision or case because of a conflict of interest. In plain terms, to remove yourself from a decision because you're too personally involved to be fair.
How do you pronounce “recuse”?
“Recuse” is pronounced rih-KYOOZ (/ɹiˈkjuz/ in IPA).
How do you use “recuse” in a sentence?
Here is “recuse” used in a sentence: “The judge recused herself because her cousin was the defendant.”
What part of speech is “recuse”?
“Recuse” is a verb.
Where does the word “recuse” come from?
The word “recuse” comes from Latin. From Old French recuser, from Latin recusare ("to decline, object to, refuse").