as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional
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Recent Examples of strike down
Federal Judge Randolph Moss struck down the Trump administration’s near total ban on asylum under the specious argument that the country was under invasion.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
With a quick swivel, the rookie defender struck down on the hip-high bouncer with his left foot.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
The Montana Supreme Court struck down the law on state constitutional grounds.
—ABC News, 3 July 2025
The law was struck down, but the state filed an appeal that has yet to be decided.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
With a quick swivel, the rookie defender struck down on the hip-high bouncer with his left foot.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
The Montana Supreme Court struck down the law on state constitutional grounds.
—ABC News, 3 July 2025
The law was struck down, but the state filed an appeal that has yet to be decided.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike down
Verb
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While Minnesota abolished the death penalty over a century ago, the federal murder charges carry a maximum penalty of capital punishment.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Minnesota abolished its state death penalty in 1911.—
Steve Karnowski,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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But even in friendly rooms, Democrats are not promising to repeal the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in toto.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 July 2025
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One positive step was to repeal many of the Inflation Reduction Act’s green energy subsidies.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Years later, her character was set to lead a separate reboot for Peacock, but the project was canceled in 2021.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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Was the show canceled because late night TV is a relic of the past?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The new agreement rolls back several Biden-era safeguards, eliminating regulations from the Council on Environmental Quality and the requirement to notify the public of their right to sue TxDOT under Title VI.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
17 July 2025
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Noem’s comments came shortly after DHS rolled back a rule in place for nearly two decades requiring travelers to remove their shoes at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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Together, the groups have created a high-tech stage in the upper stands, to avoid potentially damaging the pitch at halftime of such an important game, featuring 40,000 pounds of gear, scenery and structural trusses.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on the Supreme Court to reject an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her conviction.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Six appealed their disqualifications but none of the disqualifications were overturned, the NYPD said in court papers.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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