1. the act of removing oneself from participation in a decision or proceeding due to a conflict of interest or bias
Usage: legal

Examples

• The judge announced his recusal from the case because his brother was the defendant’s lawyer.
• The senator’s recusal from the vote was necessary due to her financial interests in the company.
• After the recusal of two board members, the committee lacked a quorum.
• The ethics committee recommended recusal for any official with ties to the investigation.
• Her recusal from the hiring decision avoided any appearance of favoritism.
• The prosecutor’s recusal ensured a fair trial for all parties involved.