bright-line rule
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English [edit]
Noun [edit]
bright-line rule (plural bright-line rules)
- (idiomatic) A clear-cut, easy to make decision
- (law) A clearly defined rule or standard, comprised of objective factors, which leaves little or no room for varying interpretation.
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References [edit]
- Language Log. (Discussion of the phrase, with examples and history)
