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Laissez-passer [LES-ey-pass-EY]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: French, 20th century

1. A document allowing the holder to pass; a permit.

Examples of laissez-passer in a sentence

"Some countries allow travel across borders using a laissez-passer instead of an official passport."

"The consulate helped Victoria secure a laissez-passer to help her get home after her passport was stolen."