safe–conduct

noun safe–con·duct \ˈsāf-ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt\

: protection from the government, police, etc., that is given to a person who is passing through an area that might be dangerous

Full Definition of SAFE-CONDUCT

: protection given a person passing through a military zone or occupied area

: a document authorizing safe-conduct

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Middle English sauf conduit, from Anglo-French, safe conduct

First Known Use: 14th century

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