tear line
A "tear line" indicates where to separate a document physically or categorically, commonly used in classified reports and materials.
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Definition
B2General
A designated line on a document or material indicating where it should be torn or cut.
Example
- Please tear along the tear line to open the package.
C1Intelligence
(technical)A boundary within a classified document that separates information cleared for public release from highly classified content.
Example
- The report's tear line ensures that only non-sensitive information is shared with the public.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tear line":
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