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Meaning of blackball in English

  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
  2. 2. vote against

    Examples

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

    blackball

    Definitions

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

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