release of reserved names

The step in which a registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry makes names it had held back available for registration (glossary)registration Obtaining the right to use a domain name for a set period. Full definition of registration. Some names reserved under the gTLD (glossary)gTLD generic top-level domain A top-level domain not tied to a country, run under ICANN contracts. Full definition of gTLD Registry Agreement (glossary)Registry Agreement The contract between ICANN and a gTLD registry operator. Full definition of Registry Agreement can be released only with ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN approval or a government's agreement. Two-character labels (glossary)label One dot-separated part of a domain name, up to 63 characters long. Full definition of label have been covered by general ICANN authorizations since 2014 and 2016, some with conditions. Registries often sell released names through auctions or at premium prices.