line of control
Proper noun A specific, established 450-mile (approximately 724-kilometer) military control line in the region of Kashmir. It is not an internationally recognized international border but a de facto boundary that demarcates the areas administered by India and the areas administered by Pakistan.
The term "line of control" is used as a singular, proper noun to refer specifically to this geopolitical and military demarcation in Kashmir. It is often preceded by the definite article "the." * The Line of Control has been the site of periodic military tensions. * Ceasefire violations along the Line of Control are frequently reported. * The agreement established the current Line of Control.
- Diplomatic efforts often focus on maintaining peace along the Line of Control.
- The village is located just a few miles from the Line of Control.
- Crossing the Line of Control requires special military and diplomatic authorization.
- The LOC: A common initialism for "Line of Control."
- Troop movements near the LOC are closely monitored.
- Ceasefire Line: This was the term used for the precursor to the Line of Control established in 1949. The Line of Control was formally designated after the Simla Agreement of 1972.
- Line of Actual Control (LAC): A related but distinct term referring to the de facto boundary between the Indian-controlled and Chinese-controlled sectors of Kashmir.
- Demarcation line
- Ceasefire line
- De facto boundary
Note: While these are conceptual synonyms, "Line of Control" is a proper noun referring to one specific instance.
- a 450-mile line that is supposed to indicate the boundary between the part of Kashmir controlled by India and the part controlled by Pakistan