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safe-conduct

[ seyf-kon-duhkt ]
/ ˈseɪfˈkɒn dʌkt /
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noun

a document authorizing safe passage through a region, especially in time of war.
this privilege.
the act of conducting in safety.

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RELATED WORDS

ticket, acceptance, passing, ratification, legislation, establishment, license, key, permit, warrant, authorization, visa, charter, go-ahead, permission, patent, consent, grant, passport, privilege

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Origin of safe-conduct

1250–1300; Middle English sauf condut < Middle French sauf-conduit
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British Dictionary definitions for safe-conduct

safe-conduct

noun

a document giving official permission to travel through a region, esp in time of war
the protection afforded by such a document

verb (tr)

to conduct (a person) in safety
to give a safe-conduct to
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