Definitions from Wiktionary (lay down the law)
▸ verb: To promulgate law.
▸ verb: (law, dated) To present the law that applies to a given case.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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▸ verb: To promulgate law.
▸ verb: (law, dated) To present the law that applies to a given case.
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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