safe conduct

See also: safe-conduct

English

Alternative forms

• safe-conduct

Noun

safe conduct (uncountable)

1. 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

A safe-conduct differs from a passport because the former is usually given to enemies and the latter to friends, neutrals or citizens.

Anagrams

• confuscated