denial of service

English

Noun

denial of service (plural denials of service)

  1. (Internet) A denial-of-service attack.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see denial,‎ of,‎ service.
    • 1996, Akwatu Khenti, “A Historical Perspective on Racism”, in Carl E. James, editor, Perspectives on Racism and the Human Services Sector, University of Toronto Press, →ISBN, page 70:
      Black people have led protests against immigration restrictions, denial of service in restaurants, and employment discrimination right up to the present time (Walker 1980), in particular when even the authorities of the state could not be counted upon to help.
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