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Definition of rat-line

rat-line

noun

  • a telephone number that is used by the police to enable citizens to provide anonymous information, e.g. Crimestoppers.

    Last edited on Apr 20 2016. Submitted by spacey vancouver bc on Dec 16 2011.

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