Rank and File
/ˈræŋk ænd faɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) The ordinary members of an organization, especially a union or military body, distinct from its leaders.
The union leaders negotiated the deal independently of the rank and file.
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The term typically distinguishes general membership from officers or leadership; precise usage depends on context (e.g., labor law or military law).
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