blue law
Definition of blue law
1 : one of numerous extremely rigorous laws designed to regulate morals and conduct in colonial New England
2 : a statute regulating work, commerce, and amusements on Sundays
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First Known Use of blue law
1755
BLUE LAW Defined for English Language Learners
blue law
Definition of blue law for English Language Learners
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: an old law that forbids people from doing certain things (such as working or selling alcohol) on Sundays
Law Dictionary
blue law
Legal Definition of blue law
: a statute regulating work, commerce, and amusements on Sunday
Additional Notes on blue law
Existing blue laws derive from the numerous extremely rigorous laws designed to regulate morals and conduct that were enacted in colonial New England.
Origin and Etymology of blue law
blue puritanical
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