Historical clue formulations

• It might be laid down if broken — 2021-03-12
• Sheriffs, marshals, etc. — 2019-01-27
• Something you may lay down or break — 2018-01-27
• Something to lay down — 2007-02-25
• Unwise thing to run from — 2003-08-15
• It's often laid down — 1999-08-31
• It may be laid down — 1995-02-01