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lay-down-the-law
To promulgate law.
(Idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
(Law, dated) To present the law that applies to a given case.

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1. To promulgate law.
2. (Idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
3. (Law, dated) To present the law that applies to a given case.
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warn
To give warning
To give notice to (a person) to stay or keep (off, away, etc.)
To tell (a person) of a danger, coming evil, misfortune, etc.; put on guard; caution

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1. To give warning
2. To give notice to (a person) to stay or keep (off, away, etc.)
3. To tell (a person) of a danger, coming evil, misfortune, etc.; put on guard; caution
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reprimand
To rebuke severely or formally
To reprove (someone) severely, especially in a formal or official way.

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1. To rebuke severely or formally
2. To reprove (someone) severely, especially in a formal or official way.
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rebuke
To criticize (someone) sharply; reprimand.
To express sharp criticism regarding (an act, for example):
(Obs.) To force back

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1. To criticize (someone) sharply; reprimand.
2. To express sharp criticism regarding (an act, for example):
3. (Obs.) To force back
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