ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Safe-conduct

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Safe-conduct is a noun meaning A document that grants safe passage through enemy territory in times of war.

Meaning

A document that grants safe passage through enemy territory in times of war.

More Meanings

  1. A convoy or guard to protect a person in a foreign country.
  2. (obsolete) To guarantee safe passage by granting such a document.

Example Sentences

Who […] Haue paſt the armie of the mightie Turke: Bearing his priuie ſignet and his hand, To ſafe conduct vs thorow Affrica: […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for safe-conduct

Depending on context, synonyms include passe-partout.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include protection, pass, clearance, portpass, laissez-passer, parole.

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