recuse

UK: /rəˈkjuːz/, /rɪˈkjuːz/ US: (ri kyo̅o̅z′)

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re•cuse  (ri kyo̅o̅z′), v., -cused, -cus•ing. 
v.t. 

1. to reject or challenge (a judge or juror) as disqualified to act, esp. because of interest or bias.

v.i. 

2. to withdraw from a position of judging so as to avoid any semblance of partiality or bias.

• Latin recūsāre; see recusant
• Middle French recuser
• 1350–1400; Middle English recusen

rec•u•sa•tion  (rek′yŏŏ zā′shən), n. 

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recuse / rɪˈkjuːz/ verb

1. (tr; reflexive) to remove from participation in a court case due to potential prejudice or partiality

Etymology: 19th Century: see recusant