Definitions

1. noun

the act of formally abstaining from participation, especially in a legal proceeding or decision, due to a conflict of interest

“The judge’s recusal was necessary due to her close relationship with one of the parties involved in the case.”

2. noun

a formal statement or declaration of abstention or disqualification from participation

“The court issued a recusal order, citing the conflict of interest in the case.”

3. verb

to abstain formally from participation, especially in a legal proceeding or decision, due to a conflict of interest

“The judge was recused from the case after it was discovered she had a financial interest in the defendant’s company.”