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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Origin and Etymology of safe–conduct
Middle English sauf conduit, from Anglo-French, safe conduct
SAFE–CONDUCT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of safe–conduct for English Language Learners
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: 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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