Glossary/line charge
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line charge
Definitions
a prolonged spell of uncontrolled laughter or crying which may be continued for several hours. Once started a Line charge can usually be reinforced by the occasional interjection of almost any word or phrase by the auditor. The Line charge usually signals the sudden release of a large amount of charge and brings about a marked change in the case.(COHA, p. 281)
