dotted line

dotted line
1. a line on a contract or similar document for a party's signature.
2. a line at which a sheet of paper is perforated or a piece of it is to be detached.
3. signature on the dotted line, full agreement to terms and conditions.
4. sign on the dotted line, to agree fully to terms or conditions.
[1770-75]

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  • dotted line — UK [ˌdɒtɪd ˈlaɪn] / US [ˌdɑtəd ˈlaɪn] noun [countable] Word forms dotted line : singular dotted line plural dotted lines a line of small spots of ink that are very close together Cut along the dotted line. • sign on the dotted line …   English dictionary

  • dotted line — dot|ted line [ ,datəd laın ] noun count a line of small spots of ink that are very close together: Cut along the dotted line. sign on the dotted line to sign a contract or other legal agreement …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • dotted line — noun (C) 1 a series of printed or drawn dots that form a line: Cut along the dotted lines. 2 sign on the dotted line informal to officially agree to something, especially by signing a contract …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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  • dotted line — noun a line made up of dots or dashes; often used to indicate where you are supposed to sign a contract just sign on the dotted line • Hypernyms: ↑line …   Useful english dictionary

  • dotted line — [ˌdɒtɪd ˈlaɪn] noun [C] a line of small spots of ink that are very close together • sign on the dotted line to sign a contract or other legal agreement[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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  • dotted line —  Place for signature on a form or contract.  ► “Any reliable real estate agent will quickly and rightly point out that he or she performs far more services than merely getting someone to sign on the dotted line of an offer to buy.” (American… …   American business jargon

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