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\ ˈkwäsh 
, ˈkwȯsh \
, ˈkwȯsh \quashed; quashing; quashes
Definition of quash
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
quash a rebellion
quash
verb (2)quashed; quashing; quashes
Definition of quash (Entry 2 of 2)
: to nullify especially by judicial action
quash an indictment
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quash
transitive verb\ ˈkwäsh, ˈkwȯsh \
\Legal Definition of quash
: to make void : annul sense 2 quash a subpoena
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