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hard–line
adjective \ˈhärd-ˈlīn\
Definition of HARD-LINE
: advocating or involving a rigidly uncompromising course of action
— hard–lin·er \-ˈlī-nər\ noun
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First Known Use of HARD-LINE
1962
Related to HARD-LINE
- Synonyms
- brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising
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