Bright line

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment. idiomatic

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

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

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