safe conduct
See also: safe-conduct
English
Alternative forms
- safe-conduct
Noun
safe conduct (uncountable)
- 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