(n)(law) the disqualification of a judge or jury by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest; a judge can be recused by objections of either party or judges can disqualify themselves, Syn.recusal
n. [ L. recusatio: cf. F. récusation. ] 1. Refusal. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Old Law) The act of refusing a judge or challenging that he shall not try the cause, on account of his supposed partiality. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]