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quash in Dutch

quash in Dutch is onderdrukken, smoren, ongeldig verklaren — quash means to officially cancel or reject a legal decision, charge, or order.

quash in Dutch

onderdrukken
verb
To defeat decisively, to suppress.
smoren
verb
To defeat decisively, to suppress.
ongeldig verklaren
verb
(legal) To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).
vernietigen
verb
(legal) To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).

What does "quash" mean?

  1. verb To officially cancel or reject a legal decision, charge, or order.
    "The appeals court quashed the conviction."
  2. verb To forcefully put an end to something, such as a rebellion or rumor.
    "The government moved quickly to quash the uprising."
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quash in a sentence

  • The appeals court quashed the conviction.
  • A judge quashed the subpoena on procedural grounds.
  • The government moved quickly to quash the uprising.
  • She quashed the rumors with a single tweet.

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What is "quash" in Dutch?

"quash" in Dutch is onderdrukken, smoren, ongeldig verklaren. quash means: To officially cancel or reject a legal decision, charge, or order.

How do you use "quash" in a sentence?

Example: "The appeals court quashed the conviction." In Dutch, "quash" is onderdrukken, smoren, ongeldig verklaren.

Are there other ways to say "quash" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "quash": onderdrukken, smoren, ongeldig verklaren, vernietigen.

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