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Definition of Lay down
1. Verb. Institute, enact, or establish. "Make laws"
Definition of Lay down
1. Verb. To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground. ¹
2. Verb. To intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision. ¹
3. Verb. To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate (rules or policies). ¹
4. Verb. To stock, store (e.g. wine) for the future. ''See also'' '''lay by'''. ¹
5. Verb. To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life." ¹
6. Verb. (intransitive nonstandard proscribed) To '''lie down'''; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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