Recusal

“I intend to be quite scrupulous about recusal and any topic where there is the slightest scintilla of doubt,” he said.

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Recuse -  To disqualify or seek to disqualify (a judge or juror) from participation in the decision in a case, as for personal prejudice against a party or for personal interest in the outcome. |

(Law) (tr; reflexive) to remove from participation in a court case due to potential prejudice or partiality | to reject or challenge (a judge or juror) as disqualified to act, esp. because of interest or bias.

Recusal - noun

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Critics on the left have called for Thomas to recuse himself because his wife, Virginia, has worked with groups opposing the law.

The head of the Criminal Appeals Court, Judge Joseph Samaha, is likely to recuse himself from the case of former Minister Michel Samaha because the two men are related, the National News Agency reported Friday.