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red line

noun

  1. Ice Hockey.a line of the color red that is parallel to and equidistant from the goal lines and divides the rink in half.

  2. a limit, point, or boundary beyond which one may not go without incurring negative consequences.

    The use of chemical weapons is a red line, which, if crossed, could trigger military action.



red line

noun

  1. a point beyond which a person or group is not prepared to negotiate

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of red line1

First recorded in 1960–65
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Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, points to a red line he drew on a graphic of a bomb while addressing the United Nations on Sept. 27, 2012.

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The Conservatives have said they will examine the the final treaty to ensure it meets their red lines, including that it safeguards the sovereignty and rights of Gibraltarians.

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“So we all have our red lines. That’s my red line.”

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And then, when Labour took charge, the red line going up steeply at first, then more slowly towards the end of this parliamentary term.

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He said he still considers himself "a supporter of assisted dying" but believes the current bill crosses "red lines for protecting the vulnerable".

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