Blacklisting
/ˈblækˌlɪstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice of compiling and using a list of persons, organizations, or entities to be discriminated against or denied access, rights, or services, often for improper or retaliatory reasons.
The company faced legal scrutiny over allegations of blacklisting union members.
Forms
- blacklistings
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Commentary
Blacklisting often implicates labor and employment law, especially concerning unfair labor practices or discrimination; precise drafting is essential to distinguish lawful exclusion from unlawful blacklisting.
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