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A clear distinction in the context of a legal or moral judgment.
In these situations, there is no bright line between aggressive play and outright cheating.
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bright line — n: a clear distinction that resolves a question or matter in dispute bright–line adj Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. bright line … Law dictionary
bright-line — «bryt lyn», adjective. that which establishes a clear division or provides an unambiguous guideline: »Modernism came about, in part, when artists and intellectuals stopped respecting the bright line distinction between high and commercial culture … Useful english dictionary
bright-line — adjective Date: 1982 providing an unambiguous criterion or guideline especially in law < a bright line distinction > … New Collegiate Dictionary
bright-line — [[t]ˈbraɪtˌlaɪn[/t]] adj. law representing a clear, unambiguous rule or standard. There is no bright line test as to how courts should determine which rights should be recognized[/ex] • Etymology: [1940 45] … From formal English to slang
bright line rule — A judicial rule that helps resolve ambiguous issues by setting a basic standard that clarifies the ambiguity and establishes a simple response. The bright line rule exists to bring clarity to a law or regulation that could be read in two (or… … Law dictionary
Bright-line rule — A bright line rule, or bright line test, is a term generally used in law which describes a clearly defined rule or standard, composed of objective factors, which leaves little or no room for varying interpretation. The purpose of a bright line… … Wikipedia
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bright-line spectrum — noun : an emission spectrum consisting of bright lines against a dark background * * * bright line spectrum «BRYT LYN», a spectrum composed of a pattern of brightly colored lines on a dark background, having as its source of light a glowing gas… … Useful english dictionary
bright-line rule — noun a) A clear cut, easy to make decision b) A clearly defined rule or standard, comprised of objective factors, which leaves little or no room for varying interpretation. See Also: bright line … Wiktionary
bright line — adj. providing an unambiguous guideline or criterion (mainly in law) … English contemporary dictionary