English Explanatory Dictionary

safe-conduct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A document that grants safe passage through enemy territory in times of war.
  2. A convoy or guard to protect a person in a foreign country.
verb
  1. To guarantee safe passage by granting such a document.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-safe-conduct.wav

Word forms

safe-conduct safe-conducts safe-conducting safe-conducted

Etymology

Attested as early as the 14th century in Robert of Gloucerster's chronicles written in Middle English; ultimately a calque of Old French sauf-conduit.

Synonyms

passe-partout
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