Past tense of recuse
regular verb
The past tense of recuse is recused. The past participle is also recused.
Forms of recuse
| Base form (V1) | recuse /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | recused |
| Past participle (V3) | recused |
| Present participle | recusing |
| Third person singular | recuses |
Recused in a sentence
- The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest as one of the parties was a personal friend.
Meaning of recuse
- verb To reject or repudiate (an authority, a person, a court judgment, etc.).
- verb Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.
- verb To object to (a judge, juror, or prosecutor) participating in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.
Questions about the past tense of recuse
- What is the past tense of recuse?
- The past tense of recuse is recused.
- What is the past participle of recuse?
- The past participle of recuse is recused.
- Is recuse a regular or irregular verb?
- Recuse is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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