Hard-liner

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A person who takes a firm and uncompromising position on some policy.

    "Because of what was perceived as his sensitive and fair handling of the "Revere Cases," Butters became the subject of much criticism from hard-liners in law enforcement."

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"Because of what was perceived as his sensitive and fair handling of the "Revere Cases," Butters became the subject of much criticism from hard-liners in law enforcement."

Etymology

From hard line + -er.

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