safe-con·duct
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Definition of safe-conduct
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: protection given a person passing through a military zone or occupied area
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: a document authorizing safe-conduct
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“Safe-conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe-conduct. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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safe-conduct
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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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