Sentence examples similar to lay down a provision from inspiring English sources
Lethargy (general disinterest in life, lying down a lot).
Articles 139-144 TFEU lay down special provisions for Member States which have a Treaty obligation to adopt the euro but have not yet fulfilled the conditions to do so ('Member States with a derogation').
Article 223 of the TFEU provides that Parliament shall draw up a proposal to that effect ('to lay down the provisions necessary for the election of its Members by direct universal suffrage in accordance with a uniform procedure in all Member States or in accordance with principles common to all Member States').
Secondly, to lay down the provisions necessary to ensure that payments for public service are not used as a hidden and unaccountable method of covering losses caused by inefficiency, and that such support is proportionate and that 'transparent' means for essential specified services provided for society at large.
The Council will then lay down the necessary provisions (acting unanimously and after obtaining the consent of the majority of the Members of the EP), which will enter into force following their approval by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements (1.3.4).
Lie back in a chair or lay down on a bed.
We each lay down in a bunk.
I went home and lay down for a nap.
This Decree does not lay down any penalty for breach of its provisions.
The change in paragraph 3 is necessary for compensation provisions that lay down factors in advance.
