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Blackball
01
a formal vote or veto used to reject someone from joining a group
Examples
His application was rejected by a single blackball.
The club 's blackball system kept membership exclusive.
to blackball
01
to exclude someone from a group
Examples
After the scandal, he was blackballed from the industry.
They blackballed her from future events.
02
to cast a vote or take action to prevent someone's acceptance or endorsement
Examples
The committee blackballed his nomination.
Several members blackballed the proposal.
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