recuse

verb

1. 1

   To refuse or reject (a judge); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified from acting.

   “The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest.”

2. 2

   (of a judge) To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified from acting.

   “The judge recused from the case, citing a possible conflict of interest.”