Example sentences of "[adv prt] the law in " in BNC.
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| 1 | Moreover , in dealing with a phenomenon as complex as war — which produces an infinite variety of situations and is conducted by means whose technical features alter almost from year to year — there are inherent difficulties in laying down the law in the form of treaties . |
| 2 | The sages who lay down the law in this party have always said that if Ms Aloni left education , where she was ‘ poisoning the innocent souls of Israel 's children ’ , they could contemplate joining Mr Rabin . |
| 3 | He pointed out that whether I was listening to a lecture , writing an exam , taking in the instructions of a track coach , studying in silence , reading a book , writing an essay or a report , or laying down the law in a pub , communication was operative . |
| 4 | Well , there was nothing for it , I had to lay down the law in no uncertain terms . |
| 5 | The Court of Appeal laid down the law in these terms in Gibbons and Others v South West Water Services Ltd [ 1992 ] PIQR P 224 . |
| 6 | It took place quite a long time ago , it is known as the cessation of the plebs there were two occasions on which the workers of of Ancient Rome and withdrew from the city and their t the terms on which as as far as I recollect the terms of their return where that somebody should write down the law in comprehensible terms and that there should be a special officer , a tribune appointed who could if necessary explain what the law was to them . |