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.
To abstain means âTo refrain from something by oneâs own choice.â Id. Recusal is the proper response to a conflict of interest. matter, i.e. from discussing, questioning, commenting and voting. (for instance by smiles, glares or other body language).