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
- A convoy or guard to protect a person in a foreign country.
- (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
- safe-conducts
- safe-conducting
- safe-conducted
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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