strike down
Britishverb
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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]
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Render ineffective, cancel, especially in a legal context. For example, The appeals court struck down the verdict . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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The Utah Supreme Court would probably strike down the law when the case was before it again down the line.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Friedman did not strike down the policy requiring reporters to have an escort when accessing some parts of the building.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The budget statement saw no effect from the Supreme Court decision on Feb. 20 to strike down duties.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Supreme Court’s decision to strike down levies issued under emergency powers, Allianz analysts wrote in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Some would not have hesitated to strike down the Shavepate as a traitor.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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