"two-line whip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: two-line whips [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=two-line whip}} two-line whip (plural two-line whips)
  1. (UK politics) A directive from an MP's superiors to attend a vote. Tags: UK Synonyms: double-line whip Related terms: single-line whip, one-line whip, three-line whip
    Sense id: en-two-line_whip-en-noun-g7WHga3g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, UK politics Topics: government, politics

Inflected forms

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