Recusal(noun)
The act of a judge or official stepping aside from a case due to possible bias or conflict of interest.
Hindi meaning:पदत्याग
Synonyms: Withdrawal, Abstention, Disqualification, Step-down
Antonyms: Participation, Involvement, Engagement, Inclusion
Example: The judge announced recusal because of a prior connection with the parties.
Trick to remember: Re-cusal = “refuse the case” — when there is conflict, you recuse yourself.
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