presecurity

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ security.

Adjective

presecurity (not comparable)

1. Prior to the security process at an airport etc.
   • 1999, Marc J. Dollinger, Entrepreneurship: strategies and resources:

     In the Indianapolis airport, for example, travelers spend an average of 94 minutes in the terminal and presecurity areas before boarding their flights.

2. Before the introduction of security measures.
   • 2007, Jim Yenckel, Pauline Frommer, Pauline Frommer's Washington, Part 3:

     In the presecurity past, senators shared the ride with visitors.