graymail

noun, verb — 3 senses

graymail

noun

Etymology From gray + mail: in the threat sense, by analogy with blackmail.

1

Law US The threatened exposure of state secrets in order to manipulate legal proceedings.

2

Internet Email that is not technically spam (since the user agreed to receive it) but which is unwanted, such as newsletters after making a purchase.

Related terms
blackmail

graymail

verb

Etymology From gray + mail: in the threat sense, by analogy with blackmail.

1

Law US To threaten exposure of state secrets in order to manipulate legal proceedings.

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