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hard line

–noun
an uncompromising or unyielding stand, esp. in politics.

Origin:
1965–70

hard-line

[hahrd-lahyn]
–adjective
adhering rigidly to a dogma, theory, or plan; uncompromising or unyielding: hard-line union demands.
Also, hardline.


Origin:
1960–65, Americanism
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hard line  
n.  A firm, uncompromising policy or position.
hard'-line' adj., hard'-lin'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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