struck down

verb

Definition of struck downnext
past tense of strike down
as in abolished
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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  1. abolished
  2. repealed
  3. canceled
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  • As modernization spread throughout Italy in the 1960s, the system was abolished, and farmers abandoned their rustic dwellings in favor of houses with electricity and running water in towns and cities.
    Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The union also wants the reinstatement of a pension scheme that was abolished in 2008, which is a nonstarter for Boeing.
    Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of abolished
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  • The tax would remain in effect indefinitely unless repealed by voters.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Fortune Nike shares drop Nike shares dipped nearly 5% on Wednesday after the sneaker company postponed its investor day and repealed its full-year guidance during an earnings call.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of repealed
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  • Smotrich canceled his trip to France to speak at the gala, citing security concerns, but at least two demonstrations went ahead, drawing hundreds of protesters.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of canceled
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struck a bargain

struck down

struck (into)

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