QUASHED Meaning and
Definition
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The verb quashed is commonly defined as an act of nullifying, putting an end to, or deeming invalid a particular decision, ruling, or judgment. It is often associated with officially overturning or setting aside the outcome of a legal case or procedure. When an authority figure, such as a court or a higher tribunal, quashes a decision, it implies that the original decision is rendered void and no longer holds any legal force or effect.
Quashing generally occurs when a higher authority reviews a previous ruling and determines that it was flawed, unjust, or incorrect based on legal grounds. The act of quashing can result in the entire decision being disregarded, or it can lead to parts of the decision being revised, removed, or amended.
Quashing is commonly used when describing actions taken by appellate courts, both civil and criminal, to overturn lower court rulings. It is a mechanism that seeks to rectify errors, procedural irregularities, or misapplication of the law by lower courts. Quashing can apply to various legal aspects, such as quashing a conviction, quashing an injunction, quashing a warrant, or quashing a subpoena.
Overall, quashed represents the act of an authority invalidating a decision or ruling, thereby nullifying its legal effect and often leading to a reconsideration or revision of the original matter deemed flawed or unjust.
Common Misspellings for QUASHED
Etymology of QUASHED
The word "quashed" originated from the Middle English term "quashen", which can be traced back to the Old French verb "quasser". The Old French term itself came from the Latin word "quassare", meaning "to shake" or "to break into pieces". Over time, the meaning of "quash" evolved to its current usage, referring to the act of suppressing, nullifying, or squashing something forcefully.
Conjugate verb Quashed
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