redline
red·line
verb
1.
discriminate in selling or renting housing in certain areas of a neighborhood
Origin
From red + line, originating with the frequent use of red pen or pencil to mark corrections on drawings and documents (1), and the red markings on a tachometer (2).
Phrases
- sundown town
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