[ˈpɑːspɔːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries
(e.g: a British citizen with a valid passport does not need a visa to visit the US)


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Origin:
late 15th century (denoting authorization to depart from a port): from French passeport, from passer ‘to pass’ + port ‘seaport’