blackball

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
  2. verb expel from a community or group
  3. verb vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

Etymology

From black + ball.

In classic literature

Synonyms

barring

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