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单词 blue laws
释义

blue law

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor. CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019 Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor. CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019 All stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be closed on Thanksgiving due to blue laws, which prohibit retailers from being open. Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2019 Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor. CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019 Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor. CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019 Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor. CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019 Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor. Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2019 Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor. David Porter, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

blue law

noun

: a statute regulating work, commerce, and amusements on Sunday

Note: Existing blue laws derive from the numerous extremely rigorous laws designed to regulate morals and conduct that were enacted in colonial New England.

History and Etymology for blue law

blue puritanical

blue laws

noun

plural of blue law
as in ground rules

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ground rules
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • higher laws
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