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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

recuse

/riːˈkjuːz/ verb · British & US
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What does recuse mean?

verb

To disqualify oneself from participating in a legal case or decision, or to exclude oneself from a situation or activity. To set aside or reject something as invalid or irrelevant.

Example

"The judge recused himself from the case due to a conflict of interest."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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