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1blacklist
noun black·list \-ˌlist\
: a list of people, organizations, etc., that are disapproved of or that are to be punished or avoided
Full Definition of BLACKLIST
: a list of persons who are disapproved of or are to be punished or boycotted
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First Known Use of BLACKLIST
circa 1619
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2blacklist
verb
: to say that a person, company, etc., should be avoided or not allowed to do something : to place (someone or something) on a blacklist
Full Definition of BLACKLIST
transitive verb
: to put on a blacklist
— black·list·er noun
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First Known Use of BLACKLIST
1702
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