Lay down

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To establish a rule or law.

The company laid down a new policy for remote work.
Visual representation of "lay down" - To establish a rule or law

Often appears as...

  • lay down the law
  • lay down a rule

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Formal

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Authority Signaled

Used when someone with authority is making a decision or rule.

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The teacher laid down the new classroom rules.
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Final Decision

Implies the rule or law is non-negotiable and must be followed.

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Parents laid down the curfew time, without discussion.
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