hard line

noun

A decided stance or policy on which one will not compromise.

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nounhard line (plural hard lines)

plural hard lines

  1. A decided stance or policy on which one will not compromise.

    Synonyms: firm line

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA decided stance or policy on which one will not compromise.

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Translations

Spanish intransigencia, postura intransigente
  • intransigenciaTranslations
  • postura intransigenteTranslations
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APA

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