greylist
Meanings
noun
- A list, resembling a blacklist, for less serious offences.
- A technique for blocking spam (junk e-mail) by temporarily rejecting mail from unknown senders. A legitimate sender is likely to try sending again after a delay.
verb
- To place on a greylist.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From grey + list.
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