safe-con·duct
| \ ˈsāf-ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt
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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 1 Jul. 2022.
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