Squashed Or Quashed ?

Gran67 | 20:33 Fri 17th May 2013 | Law

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squashed or quashed? which one is correct?

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wiltsman

I think you'll find they're two different words.

dzug2

In legalese quashed would normally be correct.

Prudie

In Law I'd say quashed, if you are talking oranges then squash!

Gran67

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They're pretty much the same, are they not?

RATTER15

No, not the same!

Prudie

Not really, quash means put an end to whereas squash means squueze or put pressure on

Gran67

Question Author

I always find it funny when I hear that word in a court of law.

New Judge

Why should you, gran.

There are two commonly used definitions of the verb "to quash":

1. ...to annul or make void (a law, decision, etc.)

This is where it would be used in a court of law.

2. ...to subdue forcefully and completely; put down; suppress

As in to quash a revolt or rebellion.

In neither case is anything physically squeezed out of shape (e.g to squash a grape) and the two words have completely different meanings.

tonywiltshire

The two words do have completely different meanings to quash is to invalidate or set aside a decision subject to judicial review .A Quashing order is obtained by application to the high court and quashes them if they are ultra vires (beyond the powers).
What other words do you find funny Gran?