bright line

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Noun

bright line (plural bright lines)

1. (idiomatic) A clear distinction in the context of a legal or moral judgment.

   In these situations, there is no bright line between aggressive play and outright cheating.

Antonyms

• (antonym(s) of "clear distinction"): fine line, gray area

Related terms

• bright-line rule

Anagrams

• blithering