safe conduct en · NOUN
Etymology
Attested as early as the 14th century in Robert of Gloucerster's chronicles written in Middle English; ultimately a calque of Old French sauf-conduit.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe-conduct | alternative | lexicographic |