Definitions

1. noun

The act of refusing to take part in something, especially a legal process, or a formal refusal to take part in a proceeding.

“The judge’s recusation was granted due to a conflict of interest.”

2. noun

A formal statement of refusal to take part in a proceeding, especially in a court of law.

“The lawyer submitted a recusation to the judge, citing a potential bias.”

3. verb

To formally refuse to take part in a proceeding, especially in a court of law.

“The judge recused himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.”