county line

The term "county line" can refer to both a geographical boundary and a criminal activity, depending on the context.

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Definition

B1Geography

The border separating one administrative region from another.

Example

  • We crossed the county line and noticed the change in the road signs.
  • The farm is right on the county line.

C1Crime

(UK, informal)A method of transporting illegal substances from urban areas to smaller towns, often involving the exploitation of vulnerable people.

Example

  • The police are cracking down on county lines operations to curb drug trafficking.
  • Many teenagers are being recruited into county lines networks.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "county line":

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