When you carbon copy (CC) someone in an email (or other messaging medium) without their permission, where there may be a reason for the person to resent being included; for example if the content of the message is controversial.
Secretary: "Hey, you cold linked me in that message to the boss - why drag me into it?"
Office Worker: "The boss said to tell you you're fired."
Office Worker: "The boss said to tell you you're fired."
by LordScree September 30, 2011