Portpass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Portpass is a noun meaning A document or documentation allowing for legal entry into another land; a passport.
Meaning
A document or documentation allowing for legal entry into another land; a passport.
More Meanings
- Anything allowing for entry into or through a port.
Example Sentences
The fingerprints are used for a quick background check with the FBI's IAFIS database, and the photograph and hand geometry are stored on a personalized smartcard, the “portpass.”
“Is this enough?” The man frowned as he inspected the coin. “We don't take foreign money. You got traveler's checks?” “I have a portpass.” Tali flashed the small document that claimed Miss Smith was in this country legally.
Word Forms
- portpasses
- port-pass
- port pass
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pass, passport, laissez-passer, protection, laisser-passer, passage.
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