pass law
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noun
(formerly, in South Africa) a law restricting the movement of Black Africans, esp from rural to urban areas
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How to use pass law in a sentence
It is not clear, however, if this amended pass law ever came into force.
The Last Boer War|H. Rider HaggardIt was not clear, however, if this amended pass law ever came into force.
Cetywayo and his White Neighbours|H. Rider HaggardWe had an anti-pass law, and all these fellers were breakin' it.
Mr. Crewe's Career, Complete|Winston Churchill