lay down the law

Verb

Meaning

To promulgate law.

(law, dated) To present the law that applies to a given case.

(idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

pontificate dictate domineer call the shots dogmatize push around boss around lord it over call the tune

Examples

An older family member might lay down the law today. Source: Internet

It is time we lay down the law on hate speech! Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lay down one's life lay down priority lay down rules lay down the marker lay eggs lay eyes on