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hard–and–fast
adjective \ˌhärd-ən-ˈfast\
—used to say that something (such as a rule) cannot be changed
Full Definition of HARD-AND-FAST
: not to be modified or evaded : strict <a hard–and–fast rule>
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First Known Use of HARD-AND-FAST
1867
Related to HARD-AND-FAST
- Synonyms
- certain, determinate, final, firm, flat, frozen, hard, hard-and-fast, inexpugnable, set, settled, stable
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