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recuse (r?‑k?zˈ), v. t. [F. récuser, or L. recusare. See Recusant.] (Law) To refuse or reject, as a judge; to challenge that the judge shall not try the cause. [Obs.]  Sir K. Digby.

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recuse (r?‑k?zˈ), v. i. To withdraw oneself from serving as a judge or other decision-maker in order to avoid a real or apparent conflict of interest; -- often used with the reflexive; as, “the judge recused himself due to a financial interest in the matter”.

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