"laissez-passer" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌlɛseɪ ˈpɑːseɪ/ Forms: laissez-passers [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French laissez-passer. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|laissez-passer}} French laissez-passer Head templates: {{en-noun}} laissez-passer (plural laissez-passers)
  1. A pass or permit; a document permitting the bearer to travel, sometimes issued as an emergency passport.
    Sense id: en-laissez-passer-en-noun-kItDSPQg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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