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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.] [Blacks Law 8th]

recusable (ri-kyoo-z<<schwa>>-b<<schwa>>l), adj.1. (Of an obligation) arising from a party’s voluntary act and that can be avoided. Cf. IRRECUSABLE. 2. (Of a judge) capable of being disqualified from sitting on a case. [Cases: Judges 39–56. C.J.S. Judges §§ 62, 98–160.] 3. (Of a fact) providing a basis for disqualifying a judge from sitting on a…

recurrent nuisance.See NUISANCE. [Blacks Law 8th]

recuperator (ri-k[y]oo-p<<schwa>>-ray-tor), n. [Latin “assessor”] Roman law. 1. A member of a mixed body of commissioners, appointed by a convention between two states for the purpose of adjusting any claims or disputes that might arise between the members of those states. 2. One of a bank of judges, instead of a single judex, appointed to…

  recuperatio (ri-k[y]oo-p<<schwa>>-ray-shee-oh), n.[Latin “recovery”] Hist. Judicial restitution of something that has been wrongfully taken or denied. [Blacks Law 8th]

rectus in curia (rek-t<<schwa>>s in kyoor-ee-<<schwa>>), adj.[Latin “right in the court”] Hist. Free from charge or offense; competent to appear in court and entitled to the benefit of law. See LEGALIS HOMO. [Blacks Law 8th]

rectus (rek-t<<schwa>>s). [Latin “right”] Hist. (Of a line of descent) straight; direct. Cf. OBLIQUUS. [Blacks Law 8th]

rectum (rek-t<<schwa>>m). [Latin] 1. Right. 2. A trial or accusation. [Blacks Law 8th]

rector (rek-t<<schwa>>r).1.Eccles. law. The spiritual head and presiding officer of a parish. — Also termed parson. Cf. VICAR. impropriate rector.A lay rector as opposed to a clerical rector. rector sinecure (sI-nee-kyoor-ee). A rector who does not have the cure of souls. 2.Roman law. A governor or ruler. rector provinciae (pr<<schwa>>-vin-shee-ee). A governor of a province.…

recto patens.See DE RECTO PATENS. [Blacks Law 8th]