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Quash

If a conviction or sentence is quashed, it is ruled that it is no longer valid and is set aside. 

Queen’s Counsel

This is a title given to a senior and experienced advocate or solicitor advocate by the Queen, represented by the letters QC after a name. Sometimes a QC is referred to as 'senior counsel'. Being granted the title of QC is also called 'taking silk'.