Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of RECUSE

Pronunciation:  r`iky'ooz

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law
  2. [v]  disqualify oneself (as a judge, for example) in a particular case
 
 Websites: 
 
 See Also: disqualify, reject

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Re*cuse"\ (r?*k?z"), v. t. [F. r['e]cuser, or L.
recusare. See {Recusant}.] (Law)
To refuse or reject, as a judge; to challenge that the judge
shall not try the cause. [Obs.] --Sir K. Digby.
 
 Websites: 
 
Legal Dictionary
 
 Definition: The process by which a judge is disqualified from hearing a case, on his or her own motion or upon the objection of either party.
 
 Websites: 
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY