<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>To reject or challenge (a judge, juror, or attorney) as disqualified to act in a particular case, especially because of potential conflict of interest or bias.</li><li>To disqualify or withdraw (oneself or another person) from any position of judging or decision-making so as to avoid the appearance of personal interest or bias: The senator has recused himself from the vote because of his prior association with the company.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>To withdraw from any position of judging or decision-making so as to avoid a semblance of personal interest or bias.</li></ul>