strike down

British  

verb

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

   he was struck down in his prime

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strike down Idioms  

1. 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]

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

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Example Sentences

Part of her mission, in fact, is to strike down the “gossip” of “the Soutine mythology”—the idea that the artist’s paintings are an expression of a misery that began in childhood.

From The Wall Street Journal

While odds on betting markets have increased that the Court will strike down the tariffs, automatic refunds are far from assured.

From Barron's

A judge ultimately agreed, striking down the plan.

From Los Angeles Times

The case has now reached the Supreme Court, and several companies are trying to protect their rights to refunds should the justices strike down the tariffs.

From BBC

It essentially serves an opt-out option that prevents courts from striking down the legislation on constitutional grounds.

From BBC

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