English Explanatory Dictionary

lay down the law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To promulgate law.
  2. To present the law that applies to a given case.
  3. To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.

Pronunciation

En-au-lay down the law.ogg

Word forms

lay down the law lays down the law laying down the law laid down the law

Related words

read the riot act
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