blue law

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo law]
- /blu lɔ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo law]
- /blu lɔ/

Definitions of blue law words

noun blue law any of the strict puritanical laws prevalent in colonial New England 3
noun blue law a law prohibiting entertainment, business, etc. on Sunday 3
noun blue law any puritanical law that forbids certain practices, especially drinking or working on Sunday, dancing, etc. 1
noun blue law (law) A law that prohibits or restricts commercial activity on Sunday. 0
noun blue law (historical, law) Any of the highly restrictive and rigorously enforced laws governing morality and conduct in colonial New England. 0

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Origin of blue law

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Blue law

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blue law popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

blue law usage trend in Literature

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