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nounrecusal (countable and uncountable, plural recusals)
plural recusals
- countableuncountableAn act of recusing; removing oneself from a decision/judgment because of a conflict of interest.
Synonyms: inhibition
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nounAn act of recusing; removing oneself from a decision/judgment because of a conflict of interest.
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noun(law) the disqualification of a judge or jury by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest; a judge can be recused by objections of either party or judges can disqualify themselves
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APA
recusal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/recusal
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“recusal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/recusal. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “recusal,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/recusal.
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