Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
safe-conduct
Noun
/ˈseɪf ˈkɒndʌkt/
Definition
A document that guarantees safe passage and protection for an individual traveling through a hostile area or foreign territory.
Examples
- The diplomat was granted a safe-conduct to negotiate peace terms.
- During the war, many refugees relied on safe-conducts to reach safety.
Meaning
Safe-conduct means a formal permission given by an authority, often in the context of travel, which ensures that the bearer will not be harmed while passing through specific regions or borders.
Synonyms
- Safe passage
- Permit
- Protection
- Pass
