Meaning of blackball in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈblækˌbɔl/

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  1. 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

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  2. 2. vote against

    Examples

    • « refuse to endorse »
    • « refuse to assent »
    • « The President vetoed the bill »

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  3. Noun

    blackball

    Definitions

    1. the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

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