safe conduct

noun

Meaning

The security given by authority of a government to a stranger for his quietly coming into and passing out of the territories over which said government has jurisdiction or control.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

safe-conduct(English)letter of conduct(English)innocent passage(English)security(English)sec.(English)control order(English)personal security(English)safe harbor(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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