party line

noun

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

Examples of party line in a Sentence

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The results did, however, indicate Republican voters could be crossing party lines to vote for Harris. Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 This worry crossed party lines, with similar levels of concern reported among both Republicans and Democrats. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Federal government support for autism crosses party lines. Thom Duffy, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 Especially those that involve crossing party lines. Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for party line 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of party line was in 1837

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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20line. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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