Recuse: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Recuse verb. Of a judge or official: to step away from a case because of a possible conflict of interest.
How to say it
rih-KYOOZ/rɪˈkjuːz/
2 syllables, stressed on the second (KYOOZ). Forms: recused.
Recuse in a sentence
The judge recused herself because her husband owned shares in the company.
He refused to recuse himself, though he had dined with the defendant the week before.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- withdraw
- stand aside
- step down
Where recuse comes from
From Latin recusare, to refuse or object.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
He refused to _____ himself, though he had dined with the defendant the week before.
- recuse
- extradite
- prorogue
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recuse: He refused to recuse himself, though he had dined with the defendant the week before.