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The moment a deleted domain is removed from the registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry and becomes available for anyone to register again. For most gTLDs (glossary)gTLD generic top-level domain A top-level domain not tied to a country, run under ICANN contracts. Full definition of gTLD this follows the redemption and pending delete (glossary)pending delete The final days before a deleted domain is released, when it can no longer be saved. Full definition of pending delete periods. Drop catching (glossary)drop catching Registering a deleted domain the moment it becomes available. Full definition of drop catching services try to register valuable names at that moment.