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1
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
- the city council promises to lay down new ordinances that will force dog walkers to clean up after their animals
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2
to state clearly and strongly
- at the risk of their popularity, the parents laid down the rules for the party and wouldn't accept any arguments
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3
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
- the supervisor laid down the procedure for a complaint of sexual harassment
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4
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
- commanded the surrounded troops to lay down their weapons
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“Lay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20down. Accessed 24 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of lay down was in the 13th century
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