English Explanatory Dictionary

preclearance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A procedure to arrange for clearing customs or immigration in advance.
  2. Advance approval by a federal court or the Department of Justice for changes to voting regulations in certain states under the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Word forms

preclearance preclearances

Etymology

From pre- + clearance.

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