Blackball and Yea

Blackball

Blackball noun - The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto.

Yea is an antonym for blackball.

Yea

Yea noun - A vote or decision for something.
Usage example: the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays

Blackball is an antonym for yea.
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