preclearance en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English clearance English preclearance From pre- + clearance.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A procedure to arrange for clearing customs or immigration in advance.
The customs service announced new preclearance regulations last week.
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(US, countable, uncountable) Advance approval by a federal court or the Department of Justice for changes to voting regulations in certain states under the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
The great state of Alabama believes that preclearance is a relic of the past.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| preclearances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |