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boycott

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1. boycott - Noun

2. boycott - Verb

3. Boycott - Proper noun

Meaning

To combine against (a landlord, tradesman, employer, or other person), to withhold social or business relations from him, and to deter others from holding such relations; to subject to a boycott.

The process, fact, or pressure of boycotting; a combining to withhold or prevent dealing or social intercourse with a tradesman, employer, etc.; social and business interdiction for the purpose of coercion.

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20th-century history The Limerick boycott was an economic boycott waged against the small Jewish community for over two years in the first decade of the twentieth century. Source: Internet

A boycott of advertisers by American Liverpool fans eventually brought about an apology from him. citation citation Despite this he was replaced as presenter of Fox Football Fone-in. Source: Internet

A boycott site alleges the tracking chips "can be read from a distance and used to monitor the people wearing them." citation Issues of consumer privacy were raised and the plan was shelved. Source: Internet

A coalition of aviation workers’ unions has urged the Federal Government to wade into the arrest and detention of two pilots and their passengers in Rivers State, and ensure their immediate freedom to avert imminent boycott of Rivers airspace. Source: Internet

A boycott is an expression of protest, don’t you know? Source: Internet

After the US Supreme Court upheld the ruling in November, the city desegregated the bus system, and the boycott was ended. citation In separate action, integrated teams of Freedom Riders rode South on interstate buses. Source: Internet

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