As laid down in Delaware? (3)
I believe the answer is:
law
'as laid down' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in delaware?' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LAW' is hidden in the letters of 'delaware'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for law that I've seen before include "Legislation" , "at 16 down [MAN UNITED]" , "Body of rules of conduct for a society" , "Regulation" , "Rule prohibiting certain actions" .)