Recused Meaning in English

word · lemma: recuse

US

ɹɪkˈjuzd

ri-KYOOZD

UK

rɪˈkjuːzd

ri-KYOOZD

Definition

To remove oneself from a legal case or decision because of a possible conflict of interest or bias.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in legal or official contexts. Most often refers to judges, lawyers, or officials removing themselves from cases. Common collocation: 'recuse oneself'. Do not confuse with 'excuse' (to forgive or pardon).

• Spanish: abstenerse (de un caso) - recusarse
• Portuguese (BR): declarar-se impedido - afastar-se (de um caso)
• Portuguese (PT): declarar-se impedido - afastar-se (de um caso)
• Chinese (Simplified): 回避 (法律用语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 迴避 (法律用語)
• Hindi: पक्षपात का संदेह होने पर अलग होना
• Arabic: تنحى عن نظر القضية
• Bengali: নিজেকে বিরত রাখা - নিজেকে অব্যাহত করা (আইনি প্রসঙ্গে)
• Russian: самоустраниться - взять самоотвод
• Japanese: 忌避する - 辞退する（裁判など）
• Vietnamese: tự rút lui - tự miễn trừ (trong pháp lý)
• Korean: 기피하다 (법률적으로) - 사임하다 (공식직에서)
• Turkish: çekilmek (hukuki sebeple)
• Urdu: خود کو علیحدہ کرنا (قانونی معاملات میں)
• Indonesian: mengundurkan diri (secara hukum)

Example Sentences

The judge recused herself from the case.

basic

He recused himself to avoid any conflict of interest.

basic

The lawyer was recused because she knew the witness.

basic

He recused himself after people questioned his impartiality.

natural

The committee member recused herself from voting on the contract.

natural

After the allegations surfaced, the official quickly recused himself.

natural