"hard-line" meaning in English

See hard-line in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} hard-line (not comparable)
  1. Alternative spelling of hardline Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: hardline
    Sense id: en-hard-line-en-adj-TLw4Zo7d Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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