Lay down and Strike down
Opposite meaning terms
Lay down
Lay down verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Strike down is an antonym for lay down.
Strike down
Strike down verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional
Lay down is an antonym for strike down.
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