This is the 14717th most frequent German word.
niedergelegt
"Put down," "laid down," or "resigned," depending on context.
Here, 'niedergelegt' means formally documenting or stipulating knowledge or rules in written form.
Die Grundlagen der Physik wurden in diesem Buch niedergelegt.
The foundations of physics have been laid down in this book.
In this context, 'niedergelegt' is used to describe physically placing something down flat or horizontally.
Ich habe die Möbel niedergelegt, bevor ich sie lackiert habe.
I laid down the furniture before painting it.
In this sentence, 'niedergelegt' is used to imply resignation or giving up a position voluntarily.