three-line whip
noun/ˌθriː laɪn ˈwɪp/
/ˌθriː laɪn ˈwɪp/
- (in the UK) a written notice to Members of Parliament from their party leaders telling them that they must be present at a particular vote and must vote in a particular wayTopics Permission and obligationc2
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