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Quash

Definition

(formal) To officially reject or cancel something, such as a decision, a law, or a legal case, often because it is considered to be wrong or unfair.

Example Sentences

1The Supreme Court quashed the lower court's decision, citing a lack of evidence.
2Can the government quash the opposition's plans for a nationwide strike?
3The judge quashed the indictment due to procedural errors made by the prosecution.
4The company's attempt to quash the rumors about their financial troubles was unsuccessful.
5Historians argue that the government's efforts to quash dissent during the war were ultimately counterproductive.

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