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graymail

(grā′māl′)

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noun

Informal social pressure intended to compel someone, esp. a public official, to reveal sensitive information

See graymail in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A defensive tactic in an espionage trial whereby the accused threatens to reveal secret information unless the charges are dropped.

Origin:

Origin: gray¹

Origin: + (black)mail

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