Standard Lemma guide
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noun
A tactic to resist hostile takeover, in which the target company sells discounted stock to a friendly third party.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: business
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noun
Persuasion based on positive rather than negative effects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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verb
To persuade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Of a white person: to carry out blackmail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ironic
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History
From white + mail, by analogy with blackmail.
