WORD FOR THE DAY(2/26/18)Recuse

Merriam Webster | 2/26/18

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WORD FOR THE DAY(2/26/18)



recuse

verb re·cuse \ ri-ˈkyüz \


 •   Definition of recuse

recused; recusing transitive verb : to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case; broadly : to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of interest

— recusal

Recent Examples of recuse from the Web

• Quarles had no involvement with the Wells Fargo case because family ties have prompted him to recuse himself from all matters tied to the lender.
— laura j. keller and shahien nasiripour, Houston Chronicle, "Fed's Wells Fargo punishment sets precedent for harsher era," 5 Feb. 2018

• During her time at the CDC, Fitzgerald’s investments were a consistent issue, often forcing her to recuse herself from testimony because of potential conflicts of interest.
— adam k. raymond, Daily Intelligencer, "Official Leading Anti-Smoking Push Resigns After Buying Tobacco Stock," 31 Jan. 2018

Did You Know?

Recuse is derived from the Anglo-French word recuser, which comes from Latin recusare, meaning "to refuse." English speakers began using "recuse" with the meaning "to refuse or reject" in the 14th century. By the 17th century, the term had acquired the meaning "to challenge or object to (a judge)." The current legal use of "recuse" as a term specifically meaning "to disqualify (oneself) as a judge" didn't come into frequent use until the mid-20th century. Broader applications soon followed from this sense - you can now recuse yourself from such things as debates and decisions as well as court cases.

Origin and Etymology of recuse

Middle English, to refuse, reject, from Anglo-French recuser, from Latin recusare

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Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.

The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

MY ENTRY:

The judge had to recuse himself from adjudicating the case, since the defendant was his brother-in-law.

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Today’s Word is very much in the News these days.

Or should be.

[Red Badger]

Sheriff Israel: I refuse to recuse because of Cruz in the news.................

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I am so glad I moved.

[Robert A Cook PE]

It’s no recuse, but “Injustice” Ginsberg should be excused from ANY Supreme Court case regarding ANY actions of the Trump administration, immigration, elections, racism, citizenship, or guns. As should Sotomayor.

But, to their democrat-socialist-communist constituents, their positions ARE the only ones allowed.

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That is so true!

[Texan5]

Rain predicted again for the next couple of days beginning this afternoon-clouds are rolling in so we covered up everything and weighted down the tarps on the jobsite before we left...

The ongoing memogate saga
Surely never fails to amuse-
So many involved ignoring
That they should just recuse

Schiff’s love of the camera
For the 15 minutes it buys
Calls plenty of attention to
Those crazy Manson eyes

Remember the FISA judges
Who kissed Comey’s ring?
Now they plead ignorance-
They never saw anything...

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An Illustration

For Your Excellent Poem! :-)

[MoochPooch]

This kid should have recused herself. Why do they allow brats to speak?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3635490/posts

[MoochPooch]

Sorry. It’s a he. (Unless the kid is transgender.)

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I hear you.

[theDentist]

Can I recuse myself today? This involves a little thought which I’ve grown tired of going today

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You can recuse yourself, as long as it is not an occlusion!