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quashed Definition and Meaning in English (quashed definition)

verb
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Quashed definition: To officially reject or void a legal decision, ruling, or conviction, making it no longer valid.

Definitions of Quashed

  1. 1verb

    To officially reject or void a legal decision, ruling, or conviction, making it no longer valid.

  2. 2verb

    To forcefully suppress or put an end to something, such as a rebellion, rumor, or feeling.

Example Sentences

formal

“The higher court quashed the lower court's decision.”

casual

“The police quickly quashed the protest.”

casual

“She tried to quash her feelings of anxiety.”

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infinitivequash
third person singularquashes
present participlequashing
adjectivequashable

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Quashed definition: To officially reject or void a legal decision, ruling, or conviction, making it no longer valid.
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'Quashed' translates to 'quashed' in English. Quashed definition: To officially reject or void a legal decision, ruling, or conviction, making it no longer valid.
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