strike down

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to cause to die, esp suddenly

   he was struck down in his prime

Idioms and Phrases

Fell with a blow or misfortune, as in The tree was struck down by lightning , or He was struck down by tuberculosis while in his twenties . [Late 1400s]

Render ineffective, cancel, especially in a legal context. For example, The appeals court struck down the verdict . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

India's top court has stayed key provisions of a controversial law that seeks to change how properties donated by Muslims and worth billions of dollars are governed, but refused to strike down the law entirely.

From BBC

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down the temporary restraining order as the lawsuit continues its way through the district and appellate courts.

From Los Angeles Times

Some sit on the electoral court and strike down laws.

From BBC

But the 7-4 court did not strike down the tariffs immediately, allowing his administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times

Solicitor Gen. Elizabeth Prelogar, representing the Biden administration, had appealed to the Supreme Court in November, 2023, and urged the justices to strike down the red state laws.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• annul 
• disallow 
• invalidate 
• nullify 
• override 
• overturn 
• quash 
• rescind 
• reverse 
• revoke 
• veto 
• void