Definitions of recuse
(recuse oneself) for a judge to remove himself or herself from a case because of a potential conflict of interest or bias
If Justice Karmeier does not recuse himself, then the Court should disqualify him.
to challenge a judge's ability to hear a case or perform certain duties by saying that there is a conflict of interest or bias
The plaintiffs are strongly opposed to these attempts to get Judge Dietz recused in the school finance trial.