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Rule "verb 'black list' as one word"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: verb 'black list' as one word
Message: The verb <suggestion>\3\4</suggestion> is spelled as one word.
Category: Compounding (ID: COMPOUNDING)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#hyphenating-verbs-modifies-their-meaning
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Can you please white list this domain?
    Correction suggestion: whitelist
ID: BLACK_LIST_COMPOUND [7]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)