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blue law
noun
: an old law that forbids people from doing certain things (such as working or selling alcohol) on Sundays
Full Definition of BLUE LAW
1
: one of numerous extremely rigorous laws designed to regulate morals and conduct in colonial New England
2
: a statute regulating work, commerce, and amusements on Sundays
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First Known Use of BLUE LAW
1762
Rhymes with BLUE LAW
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