To defeat decisively, to suppress.
(ux)
(RQ:Barrow Works)
(RQ:Landon Lady Anne Granard)
(quote-journal)
To crush or dash to pieces.
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To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).
(quote-book)