What is "laid down"

Usage examples of "laid down".

But ploughed up to the primary rock of the matter, the two great principles laid down in the twin whaling laws previously quoted, and applied and elucidated by Lord Ellenborough in the above cited case.

If the Deutsche were short on ammunition, the bombardment they laid down gave no sign of it.

Throughout the mile-long cylinder that was the Galactic Survey Ship S9000, creatures of many races laid down their work to listen to the words of their captain.

The original purpose of these groups was to seek to federate the English-speaking world along lines laid down by Cecil Rhodes .

Allworthy himself, as they so loudly resounded the praise of that singular plan of education which he had laid down: for this worthy man having observed the imperfect institution of our public schools, and the many vices which boys were there liable to learn, had resolved to educate his nephew, as well as the other lad, whom he had in a manner adopted, in his own house.

The clerks at the tables laid down their pens, and awaited the explosion in a sort of terror.

Either because his formulated thought was now completely knocked out of his mind by his own emphasis in defending it, or because he detected something of portent in her expression, his manner suddenly changed, and with a petulant glance at his writing he laid down his pen and sank back in his chair to listen.

His men laid down their arms, and Candide, semiconscious, was carried to a remote castle.

I have always believed this to be a recognised and established truth, laid down by the greatest men the world has ever seen, constantly acted upon by the best and wisest natures, and confirmed by the reason and experience of every thinking mind.

This law dealt with incendiarism as well as open assassination and poisoning, and laid down penalties for accessories to the fact.

And if, as is usually the case, they are found to be superstitious remedies, they must in no way be tolerated, on account of the terrible penalties laid down by the Canon Law, as will be shown.