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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
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lay Down
Literary usage of Lay down
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An exposition of the Creed by John Pearson, Apostles' creed (1843)
"... expressly of himself, I lay down |8- my life (or soul) that I might take it
again. ... lay down ..."
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