safe conduct
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See also: safe-conduct
English[edit]
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Noun[edit]
- 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.
Usage notes[edit]
A safe-conduct differs from a passport because the former is usually given to enemies and the latter to friends, neutrals or citizens.