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Retuse vs Recuse - What's the difference?

retuse | recuse |

As an adjective retuse

is (botany|of a leaf) having a rounded apex with small central notch.

As a verb recuse is

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retuse

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (botany, of a leaf) Having a rounded apex with small central notch

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    recuse

    English

    Verb

    (recus)
  • To refuse or reject (a judge ); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified to act.
    • The judge recused herself from that case, citing a possible conflict of interest.
  • (of a judge) To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified to act.
    • The judge recused from the case, citing a possible conflict of interest.

    Related terms

    * recusal * recusant * recusancy

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