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What does 'Blacklist' mean?
A list of persons or entities to be boycotted or penalized.
What is the origion of 'Blacklist'?
The term 'blacklist' originated from the practice of keeping a list of people or groups who are under suspicion or disapproval, to be avoided or punished. After the restoration of the English monarchy brought Charles II of England to the throne in 1660, a list named those to be punished for the execution of his father. The state papers of Charles II say 'If any innocent soul be found in this black list, let him not be offended at me, but consider whether some mistaken principle or interest may not have misled him to vote'
Emoji meanings
- represents 'black'
symbolizing exclusion or prohibition
represents 'list'indicating a record or compilation
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