safe-con|duct

safe-con|duct
safe-con|duct «SAYF KON duhkt», noun.
1. the privilege of passing safely through a region, especially in time of war: »

The nurse was given safe-conduct through the enemy's camp.

2. a paper granting this privilege. SYNONYM(S): passport.
3. the act of conducting or convoying in safety.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • safe-con·duct — /ˈseıfˈkɑːndəkt/ noun, pl ducts : protection from the government, police, etc., that is given to a person who is passing through an area that might be dangerous [noncount] They were given safe conduct through the city. [count] The rebels leader… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Safe-conduct — Safe con duct, n. [Safe + conduct: cf. F. sauf conduit.] That which gives a safe passage; either (a) a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy s country or a foreign country, or (b) a writing, pass, or warrant of security, given to a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Safe-conduct — Safe con*duct , v. t. To conduct safely; to give safe conduct to. [Poetic] [1913 Webster] He him by all the bonds of love besought To safe conduct his love. Spenser. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • safe-conduct — safe′ con′duct n. 1) a document authorizing safe passage through a region, esp. in time of war 2) the authorization itself • Etymology: 1250–1300; ME sauf condut < MF sauf conduit …   From formal English to slang

  • Conduct — Con*duct (k[o^]n*d[u^]kt ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conducted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conducting}.] [See {Conduct}, n.] 1. To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend. [1913 Webster] I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage, where you may be safe …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Conducted — Conduct Con*duct (k[o^]n*d[u^]kt ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conducted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conducting}.] [See {Conduct}, n.] 1. To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend. [1913 Webster] I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage, where you may… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Conducting — Conduct Con*duct (k[o^]n*d[u^]kt ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conducted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conducting}.] [See {Conduct}, n.] 1. To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend. [1913 Webster] I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage, where you may… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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