Definition of Lay down the law

1. Verb. To promulgate law. ¹

2. Verb. (legal dated) To present the law that applies to a given case. ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lay Down The Law

lay a venue
lay about
lay an egg
lay aside
lay at the feet of
lay away
lay bare
lay bare one's soul
lay brother
lay by
lay claim
lay day
lay days
lay down
lay down one's flag
lay down the law (current term)
lay down the marker
lay eyes on
lay figure
lay hands on
lay hold of
lay in
lay into
lay it on thick
lay low
lay of the land
lay off
lay on
lay on the line
lay one's cards on the table

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