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recusant

[rek-yuh-zuhnt, ri-kyoo-zuhnt] / ˈrɛk jə zənt, rɪˈkju zənt /








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The court would function more fluidly while more easily allowing recusals, which is a pure good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The case has dragged due to judicial and prosecutorial recusals and other procedural challenges in what has become known as "Stop Stalingrad", in reference to a tactic aimed at wearing down proceeding through constant appeals.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The prime minister added that he had now ordered his officials to carry out an internal review into "the processes by which recusals are managed in No 10".

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

The committee’s legislation would impose new ethics rules on the court and a process to enforce them, including new standards for transparency around recusals, gifts and potential conflicts of interest.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

Indiana Law Prof. Charles Geyh, an expert on recusals, told the outlet.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2023




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