Meaning Of The Word Blackball

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What's The Definition Of Blackball?

blackball
verb: If the members of a club blackball someone, they vote against that person being allowed to join their club.

blackball in American English
a small black ball used as a vote against a person or thing
to vote against; esp., to vote against letting (a person) join one's organization
noun: a negative vote, esp. in deciding on an applicant or candidate
transitive verb: to vote against (a candidate, applicant, etc.)

blackball in British English
to vote against in a ballot
noun: a negative vote or veto

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