"laying down the law" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

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  1. present participle and gerund of lay down the law Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: lay down the law
    Sense id: en-laying_down_the_law-en-verb-GIhDJyL8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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