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Safe-conduct

Safe-conduct Meaning & Definition
Safe-conduct Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Safe-conduct?

[n] a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

Synonyms | Synonyms for Safe-conduct: safeguard

Related Terms | Find terms related to Safe-conduct:

See Also | pass | passport

Safe-conduct In Webster's Dictionary

\Safe"-con"duct\, n. [Safe + conduct: cf. F. sauf-conduit.] That which gives a safe passage; either (a) a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or a foreign country, or (b) a writing, pass, or warrant of security, given to a person to enable him to travel with safety. --Shak.
\Safe`-con*duct"\, v. t. To conduct safely; to give safe-conduct to. [Poetic] He him by all the bonds of love besought To safe-conduct his love. --Spenser.

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