LINE CHARGE

A period of sudden laughter, often uncontrollable, that a preclear experiences in a session and that results from the relief of painful emotion.

a period of sudden laughter, often uncontrollable, that a preclear experiences in a session and that results from the relief of painful emotion. —Science of Survival Glossary (app 11.7.90)

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)