verb, noun — 4 senses
Etymology Attested as early as the 14th century in Robert of Gloucerster's chronicles written in Middle English; ultimately a calque of Old French sauf-conduit.
Obsolete To guarantee safe passage by granting such a document.
Etymology Attested as early as the 14th century in Robert of Gloucerster's chronicles written in Middle English; ultimately a calque of Old French sauf-conduit.
The security given by authority of a government to a stranger for his quietly coming into and passing out of the territories over which said government has jurisdiction or control.
Etymology Attested as early as the 14th century in Robert of Gloucerster's chronicles written in Middle English; ultimately a calque of Old French sauf-conduit.
A document that grants safe passage through enemy territory in times of war.
A convoy or guard to protect a person in a foreign country.
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