The meaning of RECUSE is to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case; broadly : to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of interest.

The procedure for when all justices recuse themselves from a case has varied over time.

recuse somebody/yourself (from something) to remove a judge, lawyer or member of a jury from a case in court because they may not be able to act fairly. The judge recused himself from the case because …

recuse (rɪˈkjuːz) vb (Law) (tr; reflexive) to remove from participation in a court case due to potential prejudice or partiality [C19: see recusant]

Factsheet What does the verb recuse mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb recuse, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and …

Dec 6, 2025 · (intransitive, law) Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare oneself disqualified from trying a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality. The district …

Recuse definition: to reject or challenge (a judge, juror, or attorney) as disqualified to act in a particular case, especially because of potential conflict of interest or bias.. See examples of RECUSE used in a …

recuse - The act of protesting against a judge for alleged bias or conflict of interest in a particular legal matter

recuse: To disqualify or seek to disqualify (a judge or juror) from participation in the decision in a case, as for personal prejudice against a party or for personal interest in the outcome.

If someone such as a judge recuses himself or herself from a legal case, they state that they will not be involved in making decisions about the case, for example because they consider themselves to be …