RECUSE

recuse (ri-kyooz), vb.1. To remove (oneself) as a judge in a particular case because of

prejudice or conflict of interest <the judge recused himself from the trial>. [Cases: Judges 39–56.

C.J.S. Judges §§ 62, 98–160.] 2. To challenge or object to (a judge) as being disqualified from

hearing a case because of prejudice or a conflict of interest <the defendant filed a motion to recuse

the trial judge>. [Blacks Law 8^th]