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Term: RECUSABLE
Definition: Recusable means that something can be avoided or disqualified. For example, if someone has a responsibility that they chose to take on, they can choose to not do it. Or, if a judge might not be able to be fair in a case, they can be removed from it.
Definition: Recusable (ri-kyoo-zuh-buhl) is an adjective that has two meanings:
Examples:
The first example illustrates the first meaning of recusable. John voluntarily signed the contract, but he was able to avoid the obligation because it was recusable. The second example illustrates the second meaning of recusable. The judge had a conflict of interest, which made him recusable and unable to preside over the case.