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.] [Blacks Law 8th]