RECUSE


Meaning of RECUSE in English

— 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 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .