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Quash is "to make void"A motion to quash is often used for suppressing service of a summons/complaint or warrant or other legal proceedings (discovery of evidence) due to such things as lack of jurisdiction, wrong identification of a person, unlawful basis, keeping confidential files secret, etc.
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The term is "Quash".

It means to render null and void, exclude or to cancel. A motion to quash a subpoena, for example, is a request that the court cancel a subpoena that has been issued to a witness.

Similarly, a motion to quash a confession would request that a Judge rule that a person's confession may not be presented in court.

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