party line

party line
noun Date: 1834 1. the policy or practice of a political party 2. a single telephone circuit connecting two or more subscribers with the exchange — called also party wire 3. the principles or policies of an individual or organization; also the explanation or interpretation usually put forth <
the party line that her mother was a saint — Leslie Bennetts
>
party-liner noun

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • party line — n [singular] the official opinion of a political party or other organization, which its members are expected to agree with and support follow/toe the party line (=to support the official opinion) ▪ He refused to toe the party line …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • party line — ► NOUN 1) a policy or policies officially adopted by a political party. 2) a telephone line shared by two or more subscribers …   English terms dictionary

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  • party line — UK / US noun Word forms party line : singular party line plural party lines 1) the party line the official policy or opinion of a political party that all its members are expected to support, especially in public toe the party line (= obey it):… …   English dictionary

  • party-line — adjective Etymology: party line : characterized by or resulting from adherence to a party line (as of a political party) party line doctrine party line causes …   Useful english dictionary

  • party line — {n. phr.} Ideas, policies, and goals set forth by the leadership of a group or organization. * /Dan seldom has an original idea but he keeps faithfully repeating his company s party line./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • party line — {n. phr.} Ideas, policies, and goals set forth by the leadership of a group or organization. * /Dan seldom has an original idea but he keeps faithfully repeating his company s party line./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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