three-line whip

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Definition of three-line whip in English English dictionary
three-line whip: An imperative order
I have to go shopping with the wife, I'm afraid. She's given me a three-line whip.
three-line whip: A directive from an MP's superiors to vote in a particular way in parliament, despite what the politician might believe or what his constituents would wish
Since the metaphysical status of egg-casing is not one on which the church has yet pronounced, opposition appears based on yuck and nothing else. But yuck has become diktat, with Catholic MPs up to cabinet level being given a three-line whip by their bishops.
three-line whip: A three-line whip is a situation where the MPs in a political party are ordered to attend parliament and vote in a particular way on a particular issue. an order from a leader of a British political party telling MPs in that party that they must vote in a particular way

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