/ Dictionary / Index R recusal: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: re•cus•al Pronunciation: (ri-ky'zul), [key] — n. Law. the disqualification of a judge for a particular lawsuit or proceeding, esp. due to some possible conflict of interest or prejudice. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: recusal (Thesaurus) recurved recusancy Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language