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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 dogmatize call the shots boss around lord it over

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