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."
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