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Meaning of blackball in English
Pronunciation
/ˈblækˌbɔl/
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Verb
blackball
Etymology
late 18th century: from the practice of registering an adverse vote by placing a black ball in a ballot box
Definitions
1.
expel from a community or group
2.
vote against
Examples
« refuse to endorse »
« refuse to assent »
« The President vetoed the bill »
Noun
blackball
Definitions
1.
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto