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lay down
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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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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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to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
- The supervisor laid down the procedure for filing a complaint.
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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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