Definition of "recuse" in английский

verb

1. To reject or repudiate (an authority, a person, a court judgment, etc.).

2. To refuse (to do something).

3. To dismiss (an appeal).

4. (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 attorney recused from the case because he used to work for the company which was the defendant.