safe-conduct
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a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
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Safe-conduct is a protective measure, typically in the form of a legal document or agreement, granted by a governing entity or authority that permits a person or group to travel safely through a designated area, often in times of war or political unrest. It can also refer to the immunity from harm or harassment granted by such permission.
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a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemys country or a foreign country
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to conduct safely; to give safe-conduct to
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A security passport granted to an enemy for his safe entry
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A passport granted, on honor, to a foe, enabling him to pass where it would otherwise be impossible for him to go with impunity. Safe-conducts are granted in war for the purposes of conference, etc.; and to violate the provisions of such a pass has always been esteemed a disgraceful breach of the laws of honor.
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that which gives a safe passage
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a writing, pass, or warrant of security, given to a person to enable him to travel with safety
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