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Term: IRRECUSABLE
Definition: Irrecusable means that you cannot avoid or get out of something, even if you didn't agree to it in the first place. For example, you cannot hit someone without a good reason, even if you didn't agree to this rule beforehand. This is different from something that is recusable, which means you can avoid it if you want to.
Definition: Irrecusable is an adjective used to describe an obligation that cannot be avoided, even if it was made without one's consent. For example, the obligation to not strike another person without a lawful excuse is irrecusable.
Example: A doctor has an irrecusable obligation to provide medical care to a patient in an emergency, even if the patient is unconscious and unable to give consent.
Explanation: The example illustrates that the obligation to provide medical care in an emergency is irrecusable, meaning that the doctor cannot avoid this obligation even if the patient is unable to give consent. This is because the doctor has a duty to provide care to the best of their ability in order to save the patient's life.