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Definition of 'hard-line'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (adj.) hard-line
adhering rigidly to a dogma, theory, or plan; uncompromising.

Etymology: (1960–65, Amer.)

Definition of 'hard-line'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (adj) hard line
a firm and uncompromising stance or position
"the governor took a hard line on drugs"

2. (adj) hard-line, hardline
firm and uncompromising
"a hard-line policy"

Definition of 'hard-line'

Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary

1. (adjective) hard-line
strict in your beliefs and not willing to compromise
a hard-line nuclear policy

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