safe-conduct

noun

safe-con·​duct ˈsāf-ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt How to pronounce safe-conduct (audio)
1
: protection given a person passing through a military zone or occupied area
2
: a document authorizing safe-conduct

Examples of safe-conduct in a Sentence

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The Miami Herald attempted to contact officials at the Venezuelan embassy in Mexico through a Whatsapp chat setup for migrants, asking what are the requirements to obtain a letter of safe-conduct. Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sauf conduit, from Anglo-French, safe conduct

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of safe-conduct was in the 14th century

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“Safe-conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe-conduct. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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