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Decide officially to draw the line (4)

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I believe the answer is:

rule

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I believe this clue is a triple definition!

'decide officially' is the first definition.
'rule' can be an answer for 'decide' (ruling is a kind of deciding). I'm not certain of the 'officially' bit.

'to draw' is the second definition.
(ruling is a kind of drawing)

'the' is a link.

'line' is the third definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for rule that I've seen before include "Govern or control" , "Reign - law" , "Control using lure." , "Strip" , "Regulation, reign" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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