Definition of dotted line
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: a line that is made up of a series of dots
2
: a line on a document that marks where one should sign
Sign your name on the dotted line.
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“Dotted line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dotted%20line. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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