: the licensing for exhibition of motion-picture films in a block or group, the licensee being compelled to take an entire group of films or none
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a practice among motion-picture distributors of contracting with an exhibitor to show a predetermined series of films.
[1920-25]
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an agreement to buy a large number of tickets at one time for a concert, play etc
Thesaurus: describing ways of buying and sellinghyponym
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block booking,
the renting or selling of motion pictures, or magazines in groups without permitting the exhibitor or retailer to make a selection.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.