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bounce

To return, to the sender, e-mail that is, for whatever reason, undeliverable to its intended destination.
Note 1: There are various reasons why e-mail may be bounced. Examples are an incorrect address, problems with local network facilities, and problems with telecommunications links.
Note 2: Bounced e-mail is often accompanied by an error message describing the reason that it was not delivered.

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