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
Here's what to know about why the judge struck down Musk's compensation package, and what could happen next:
Why did the judge rule on Musk's compensation for a second time?
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
In May 2023, a judge struck down many of Warner’s claims, including his allegation that Wood recruited women to speak out against him.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Infant mortality: The national infant mortality rate rose in 2022 for the first time in two decades, the report says, in line with other studies carried out after Roe v. Wade was struck down.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Most of that lawsuit was thrown out after Wood petitioned for an anti-SLAPP exemption, a legal maneuver used to strike down frivolous and expensive lawsuits that can silence critics, and Manson was ordered to pay $327,000 in attorney fees.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
In May 2023, a judge struck down many of Warner’s claims, including his allegation that Wood recruited women to speak out against him.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Infant mortality: The national infant mortality rate rose in 2022 for the first time in two decades, the report says, in line with other studies carried out after Roe v. Wade was struck down.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Most of that lawsuit was thrown out after Wood petitioned for an anti-SLAPP exemption, a legal maneuver used to strike down frivolous and expensive lawsuits that can silence critics, and Manson was ordered to pay $327,000 in attorney fees.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rankin believed that without a widespread moral awakening, the prospect was slim that slavery could be abolished.TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
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Kash Patel vows to abolish the ‘deep state’; Trump’s FBI pick thrills MAGA base Robby Soave and Steven Olikara weigh in on Donald Trump’s nominee to spearhead the FBI, Kash Patel.The Hill, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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Initially, officials issued a tsunami warning for some coastal areas, although this was repealed a few hours later.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The only time in U.S. history a constitutional amendment has been repealed was when the 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxication liquors, better known as prohibition, was repealed in 1933 through the addition of the 21st Amendment, LeRoy noted.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that Ms. Nakayama had canceled an appearance at a Christmas concert in Osaka, Japan, scheduled for that same day, citing health issues.Alex Williams, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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While appearing on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the host asked the Shazam! actor if he got canceled for leaning right in the election.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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President Trump, listening to concerns over limiting energy development, then rolled back their size, while adding a previously unprotected portion to Bears Ears.Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Policy changes will be in effect under the new leadership as Elon Musk stated his intention to roll back remote policies for federal employees.Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that these are common mistakes in the business grant application process that can easily be avoided.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eighteen lawmakers in his faction voted with the opposition to overturn Yoon's martial law decree.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Han leads a minority faction within the ruling party, and 18 lawmakers in his faction voted with opposition lawmakers to overturn Yoon’s martial law decree.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Strike down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20down. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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