gilded. 1  covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color. 2  having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.
The verb RECUSE has 2 senses: 1. disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case. 2. challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law. Familiarity information: RECUSE used as a verb is rare.
Answer by RoibeairdWA. Confidence votes 11.1K. Recuse is what a judge does when he or she excuses himself or herself from hearing a case based on reasons that might prevent the judge from ruling impartially or just appear like he or she is ruling impartially.