noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
General term for deliberately avoiding something unpleasant, such as a duty, responsibility, or situation. Often used in formal or written contexts.
彼は面倒な仕事を忌避する傾向がある。
He tends to avoid troublesome tasks.
責任の忌避は許されない。
Shirking responsibility is not allowed.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
recusation; challenge (of a judge)
Legal term for objecting to a judge's participation in a case, typically due to potential bias. Used in courtroom or procedural contexts.
弁護側は裁判官の忌避を申し立てた。
The defense moved for the recusation of the judge.