Definitions for: Safe-conduct


[n] a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war



Webster (1913) Definition: 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
person to enable him to travel with safety. --Shak.


Safe`-con*duct", v. t.
To conduct safely; to give safe-conduct to. [Poetic]

He him by all the bonds of love besought To
safe-conduct his love. --Spenser.

Synonyms: safeguard

See Also: pass, passport

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