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Recusal Definition & Meaning

recusal
noun
  1. (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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What does recusal mean?
(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
What part of speech is recusal?
Recusal is a noun.

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