Recusal: meaning, definitions and examples
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recusal
[ rɪˈkjuːzəl ]
legal term
The act of disqualifying oneself from participating in a particular decision or action due to a conflict of interest.
Synonyms
abstention, disqualification, withdrawal
Examples of usage
- The judge announced his recusal from the case due to his personal connection to one of the parties.
- After consulting with the ethics committee, the lawyer decided on recusal to maintain impartiality.
- The recusal of the board member ensured a fair and unbiased decision-making process.
Translations
Translations of the word "recusal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recusa
🇮🇳 पदत्याग
🇩🇪 Ablehnung
🇮🇩 penolakan
🇺🇦 відмова
🇵🇱 odmowa
🇯🇵 辞退 (じたい)
🇫🇷 récusation
🇪🇸 recusación
🇹🇷 reddetme
🇰🇷 거부
🇸🇦 رفض
🇨🇿 odmítnutí
🇸🇰 odmietnutie
🇨🇳 回避 (huíbì)
🇸🇮 zavrnitev
🇮🇸 höfnun
🇰🇿 бас тарту
🇬🇪 უარი
🇦🇿 rəddetmə
🇲🇽 recusación
Word origin
The word 'recusal' originated from the Latin word 'recusare', meaning 'to refuse or reject'. In legal contexts, recusal has been a fundamental principle to ensure fairness and impartiality in decision-making processes. The concept of recusal dates back to ancient Roman law, where judges would excuse themselves from cases to avoid any potential bias. Over time, recusal has become a standard practice in legal systems worldwide to maintain the integrity of judicial proceedings.