Backlist Definition

băklĭst
backlists
noun
A publisher's list of older titles kept in print.
American Heritage
All the books of a publisher that are kept in print over a relatively long period of time.
Webster's New World

(publishing) A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.

Wiktionary
verb
To place (a title) on a backlist.
American Heritage
To include in a backlist.
Webster's New World
To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted.
Wiktionary
(publishing) To place (a book) on a backlist.
Wiktionary
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