party line
The term "party line" can refer to both a shared telephone line and the official stance of a political party.
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Definition
B2Politics
(formal)The official policy or stance of a political party that members are expected to follow.
Example
- The senator was criticized for not adhering to the party line on healthcare reform.
B2Telephony
(historical)A single telephone line shared by multiple households, often used in rural areas.
Example
- In the 1950s, many rural families had to use a party line to make phone calls.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "party line":
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