Recuse

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkjuːz/

Definitions of recuse

verb to disqualify oneself as a judge in a particular case due to a conflict of interest or bias

Example Sentences

A1 I recuse myself from making a decision on this matter.

A2 The judge had to recuse himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.

B1 The lawyer decided to recuse herself from representing the defendant.

B2 The board member recused himself from voting on the controversial issue.

C1 The CEO recused herself from the negotiations to avoid any appearance of bias.

C2 The politician recused himself from the committee to maintain impartiality.

Examples of recuse in a Sentence

formal The judge had to recuse himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.

informal I had to recuse myself from the debate because I couldn't stay impartial.

slang I decided to recuse myself from the drama going on at work.

figurative Sometimes we need to recuse ourselves from situations that are not good for our mental health.

Grammatical Forms of recuse

• past tense: recused
• plural: recuses
• comparative: more recused
• superlative: most recused
• present tense: recuse
• future tense: will recuse
• perfect tense: have recused
• continuous tense: is recusing
• singular: recuses
• positive degree: recuse
• infinitive: to recuse
• gerund: recusing
• participle: recused

Origin and Evolution of recuse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'recuse' originated from the Latin word 'recusare' meaning to refuse or reject.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to describe a judge or official disqualifying themselves from a case due to a conflict of interest, the term 'recuse' has since expanded to more general use in various professional and personal settings to mean withdrawing or abstaining from participation.