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noun
A document that grants safe passage through enemy territory in times of war.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: passe-partout
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A convoy or guard to protect a person in a foreign country.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To guarantee safe passage by granting such a document.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: safeguard
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: pass, passport
History
Attested as early as the 14th century in Robert of Gloucerster's chronicles written in Middle English; ultimately a calque of Old French sauf-conduit.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
