triptyque

/ trɪpˈtiːk /

noun

1. a customs permit for the temporary importation of a motor vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of triptyque¹

from French: triptych (referring to its three sections)

Example Sentences

At the hamlet of Abeele there is a Belgian custom-house (visa of "triptyque" or motor-car permit).

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For a motor-car the association gives a Triptyque ensuring free passage through the douane, etc.

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Our Triptyque received the customary official stamping at the Zoll-amt.

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We drew up in front of the custom house, and exhibited our French triptyque.

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