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whitemail.

A tactic to resist hostile takeover, in which the target company sells discounted stock to a friendly third party.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A tactic to resist hostile takeover, in which the target company sells discounted stock to a friendly third party.

    uncountable
  2. Persuasion based on positive rather than negative effects.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From white + mail, by analogy with blackmail.

verb
  1. To persuade.

  2. Of a white person: to carry out blackmail.

    ironic
Where this word comes from

From white + mail, by analogy with blackmail.

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