Quashes
/ˈkwɑːʃɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of quash, meaning to annul or void, especially a legal judgment or decision.
The court quashes the subpoena due to procedural errors.
Forms
- quash
- quashed
- quashing
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Commentary
Used predominantly in legal contexts to indicate the act of setting aside or annulling a ruling or process, often by a court.
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