SINCE 1828
safe-conduct
noun
safe-con·duct
| \ ˈsāf-ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt
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Definition of safe-conduct
1
: protection given a person passing through a military zone or occupied area
2
: a document authorizing safe-conduct
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safe-conduct
noun
English Language Learners Definition of safe-conduct
: protection from the government, police, etc., that is given to a person who is passing through an area that might be dangerous
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