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passport

pass.port \'pas-.po-(*)rt, -.po.(*)rt\ n [MF passeport, fr. passer to pass 
   + port port, fr. L portu]s - more at FORD 1a: a formal document that is 
   issued by an authorized official of a country  to one of its citizens and 
   usu. necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows him 
   to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements, and 
   that requests protection for him while abroad 1b: a license issued by a 
   country permitting a foreign citizen to pass or t ake goods through its 
   territory : SAFE-CONDUCT 1c: a document of identification required by the 
   laws of a country to be ca rried by persons residing or traveling within 
   that country 2a: a permission or authorization to go somewhere  2b: 
   something that secures admission or acceptance