recuse
Pronunciation:
/ɹɪˈkjuːz/verb
Definitions
To refuse or reject (a judge); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified from acting.
Example: The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest.
(of a judge) To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified from acting.
Example: The judge recused from the case, citing a possible conflict of interest.