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hard line

A firm, uncompromising policy or position.

hard′-line′ adj.

hard′-lin′er n.

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hard′ line′

an uncompromising or unyielding stand, esp. in politics.

hard′-line′

or hard′line`,

adj.

adhering rigidly to a dogma, theory, or plan; uncompromising.

[1960–65, Amer.]

hard′-lin′er, n.

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Adj.

hard-line - firm and uncompromising; "a hard-line policy"

hardline

uncompromising, inflexible, sturdy - not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty"

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hard-line

[ˈhɑːdˈlaɪn] ADJ [communist, conservative] → de línea dura, extremista; [approach, policy] → radical

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