In economics, consumerism refers to economic policies placing emphasis on consumption. In an abstract sense, it is the consideration that the free choice of consumers should strongly orient the choice what is produced and how, therefore the economic organization of a society.
recuse - disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case. law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; civilization presupposes respect for the law; the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order.
transitive verb. To disqualify or seek to disqualify (a judge or juror) from participation in the decision in a case, as for personal prejudice against a party or for personal interest in the outcome. Middle English recusen, from Old French recuser, from Latin recÅ«sÄre: re- , re- + causa, cause. Origin of recuse.