safe-conduct

noun
UK: /ˌseɪfˈkɒndʌkt/
US: /ˌseɪfˈkɑːndʌkt/

  1. A document that allows someone to travel safely through a dangerous area or during a war.

    1. He has a safe-conduct to cross the border.
    2. The diplomat obtained a safe-conduct, ensuring his passage through hostile territory during the conflict.

  2. Permission to pass or travel safely, especially through enemy territory during wartime.

    1. They gave him safe-conduct to leave.
    2. The general granted the refugees safe-conduct out of the besieged city, guaranteeing their protection from harm.

Synonyms

protection assurance guarantee warranty pass

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "safe-conduct" in English means: A document that allows someone to travel safely through a dangerous area or during a war., Permission to pass or travel safely, especially through enemy territory during wartime..

The phonetic transcription of "safe-conduct" is /ˌseɪfˈkɒndʌkt/ in British English and /ˌseɪfˈkɑːndʌkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "safe-conduct": protection, assurance, guarantee, warranty, pass.

Example usage of "safe-conduct": "He has a safe-conduct to cross the border.". More examples on the page.