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Lay down the law
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To promulgate law.
2.
verb
To present the law that applies to a given case.
3.
verb
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
Synonyms
lay down
promulgate
legislate
draft
promulge
lawmake
legiferate
codify
vulgate
lay down the marker
enact
establish
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