Critics pointed out that Stowe had never been to the South, but her novel became a bestseller in the North (banned in the South) and the most effective bit of propaganda to come out of the abolitionist movement. It galvanized many who had been sitting on the sidelines.
blue law. 1. any puritanical law that forbids certain practices, especially drinking or working on Sunday, dancing, etc.
blue chip. noun. Legal Definition of blue chip. : a stock issue of high investment quality that usually pertains to a substantial well-established company and enjoys public confidence in its worth and stability.