laissez-passer

noun
UK: /ˌleseɪ pæˈseɪ/
US: /ˌleseɪ pæˈseɪ/

  1. A document that allows someone to travel through a specific area.

    1. He got a laissez-passer.
    2. The diplomat needed a laissez-passer to cross the border, ensuring safe passage through the region.

  2. A policy of letting things happen without interference.

    1. They favor laissez-passer.
    2. The company adopted a laissez-passer approach to management, allowing teams to make their own decisions.

Synonyms

safe-conduct noninterference hands-off

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laissez-passer" in English means: A document that allows someone to travel through a specific area., A policy of letting things happen without interference..

The phonetic transcription of "laissez-passer" is /ˌleseɪ pæˈseɪ/ in British English and /ˌleseɪ pæˈseɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laissez-passer": safe-conduct, noninterference, hands-off.

Example usage of "laissez-passer": "He got a laissez-passer.". More examples on the page.