— recusation /rek'yoo zay"sheuhn/ , n.
/ri kyoohz"/ , v. , recused, recusing .
v.t.
1. to reject or challenge (a judge or juror) as disqualified to act, esp. because of interest or bias.
v.i.
2. to withdraw from a position of judging so as to avoid any semblance of partiality or bias.
[ 1350-1400; ME recusen recuser recusare; see RECUSANT ]