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

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 31 Oct. 2024.

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