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- See:
- lay
| part of speech: |
phrase |
| definition 1: |
to surrender (one's weapon or weapons).
The suspect laid down his gun and the rest of the police officers rushed in.After the last of the troops had laid down their arms, the war was finally over. |
| definition 2: |
to make (an official demand), or to institute (laws).
When the tenants did not respond to his polite request, the landlord knew he had to lay down the law.The new king laid down laws with respect to the rights and duties of the nobles. |
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