Meaning of tear line | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In a classified intelligence report, the point at which the confidential version of a report ends (often marked by a series of dashes), and a sanitized version suitable for sharing with the public begins.
2. The meniscus of lacrimal fluid between the eyeball and eyelid.
3. A perforated or printed dotted line along which paper may be torn or cut.

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Examples

“Where source-revealing information must necessarily be included, the Commission strongly recommends the use⟳ of a tear⟳ line. Those who need⟳ to know⟳ how the information was derived will have⟳ access to the information above the tear⟳ line, marked SECRET COMPARTMENTED ACCESS. Those who need⟳ to act on the information, but do not need⟳ to know⟳ the source of the information, will receive⟳ the generally protected information below the tear⟳ line, marked SECRET.”

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