Word of the Day: Redlining

[RubyK]

In the 1930s the federal government began redlining real estate, marking “risky” neighborhoods for federal mortgage loans on the basis of race. ... Examples of redlining can be found in a variety of financial services, including not only mortgages but also student loans, credit cards, and insurance.

Redlining is currently taking place in many poor neighborhoods in the U.S.

 

[Alligatorob]

I use the word to describe striking out text. Pretty common usage in my business.