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Definition of Recuse
1. Verb. Disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case.
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Disqualify
Derivative terms: Recusal, Recusant, Recusation
Generic synonyms: Disqualify
Derivative terms: Recusal, Recusant, Recusation
2. Verb. Challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law.
Definition of Recuse
1. v. t. To refuse or reject, as a judge; to challenge that the judge shall not try the cause.
Definition of Recuse
1. to disqualify or challenge as judge in a particular case [v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES]