RECUSAL

recusal (ri-kyoo-z[schwa]l), n. Removal of oneself as judge or policy-maker in a particular matter, esp. because of a conflict of interest. — Also termed recusation; recusement. Cf. DISQUALIFICATION. [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 314; Judges 39–56. C.J.S. Judges §§ 62, 98–160; Public Administrative Law and Procedure §§ 61, 138.]