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

Recent Examples on the Web Moreover, Americans across party lines believe that employers should do more to help their workers prepare for retirement. Dan Doonan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 That cuts across party lines, with 80% of Republicans, 88% of independents, and 99% of Democrats. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 The tax changes split state lawmakers mostly along party lines when the governor proposed them in his budget earlier this year. Calmatters, Orange County Register, 3 Oct. 2024 As the House majority whip — a role that requires persuading House Republicans to vote on party lines — Emmer, 63, is a professional messenger for the GOP platform. Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for party line 

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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