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recusation

/ˌrek.juːˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌrek.juːˈzeɪ.ʃən/C2formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий отвод судьи или присяжных из-за предвзятости или конфликта интересов, который может быть инициирован возражением одной из сторон или решением самого судьи.

A legal term referring to the disqualification of a judge or jury due to prejudice or a conflict of interest, which can be initiated by either party's objection or by the judge's own decision.

  1. Disqualification of a judge or juryC2formallegal

    The formal objection or disqualification of a judge or juror due to a perceived bias, prejudice, or conflict of interest.

    ruОтвод

    • The defense attorney filed a motion for recusation of the judge.
    • The judge's recusation was accepted due to his prior relationship with the defendant.
    • Recusation ensures a fair trial by removing biased participants.

    Synonymsdisqualificationrecusal

  2. Objection based on relationshipC2formallegal

    A formal objection raised against a judge or juror because of a personal or professional relationship with one of the parties involved in the case.

    ruОтвод

    • The plaintiff's lawyer argued for recusation based on the judge's friendship with the defendant.
    • Recusation was requested because the juror was a relative of the accused.
    • The court considered the recusation motion carefully before ruling.

    Synonymschallengedisqualificationrecusal