recusal

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[rɪˈkjuːz(ə)l], (Noun)

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- the withdrawal of a judge, prosecutor, or juror from a case on the grounds that they are unqualified to perform legal duties because of a possible conflict of interest or lack of impartiality
(e.g: prosecutors filed a motion for her recusal in one of the cases)


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