black-book

verb1

1. •
   (informal) To censure (someone); to enter someone's name in a black book; to blacklist someone.

   • "Let me have a look at it," said the headmaster. "I see Mr. Gordon has black-booked you for 'gross impertinence.' What was it?" — 1915

black book noun1

1. •
   Synonym of little black book.

   • The pair do not appear to have discussed the irony of a famous billionaire who kept a black book of his connections with the global elite helping Mr. Bannon whip up anti-elitist political sentiment. — 2026

noun9

1. •
   A book critiquing or denouncing something.

   • the Black Book of Communism
   • the Black Book of Polish censorship
2. •
   A book kept in the football with the United States President describing nuclear retaliation options.
3. •
   (historical) Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.
4. •
   (historical) A book compiled in the 12th century, containing a description of the court of exchequer of England, an official statement of the revenues of the crown, etc.
5. •
   (historical) A book containing details of the enormities practiced in the English monasteries and religious houses, compiled by order of their visitors under Henry VIII, to hasten their dissolution.
6. •
   (historical) A book of admiralty law, of the highest authority, compiled in the reign of Edward III.
7. •
   (historical) A book kept for the purpose of registering the names of persons liable to censure or punishment, as in the English universities, or the English armies.
8. •
   (historical) A 19th century book detailing the corruption and financial abuses of the British government.
9. •
   Any book dealing with necromancy.