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Decided where to draw the line? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ruled

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'decided' is the definition.
(ruling is a kind of deciding)

'to draw the line?' is the wordplay.
'to draw' becomes 'rule' (ruling is a kind of drawing).
'the line?' becomes 'd' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'rule'+'d'='RULED'

'where' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ruled that I've seen before include "Governed, used one's authority" , "Reigned or ordered" , "Held the reins" , "(Of writing paper) having printed lines" , "Made authoritative statement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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