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BLUE LAW

a law which regulates personal behavior such as going to certain movies, dancing, or gambling
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1. In the United States in 1920, a blue law was passed prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages. It was later repealed.
2. Some cities have blue laws that limit or prohibit such activities as dancing and gambling.


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