Word of the Day
Recuse
Pronunciation
[rih-kyooz]
MEANING
verb : to disqualify (oneself) as a judge in a particular case; broadly : to remove (oneself)
from participation to avoid a conflict of interest
ETYMOLOGY
1350–1400; Middle English recusen < Middle French recuser < Latin recūsāre; see recusant
Usage:
The judge recused herself because she was the sister-in-law of the defendant.
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Recuse
Pronunciation
[rih-kyooz]
verb : to disqualify (oneself) as a judge in a particular case; broadly : to remove (oneself)
from participation to avoid a conflict of interest
ETYMOLOGY
1350–1400; Middle English recusen < Middle French recuser < Latin recūsāre; see recusant
Usage:
The judge recused herself because she was the sister-in-law of the defendant.
Test Your Memory: What is the meaning of the noun "Eggcorn," our Word of the Day from February 22 ? The answer is ...
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