Passport Law

/ˈpæsˌpɔrt lɔː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The body of law regulating the issuance, use, and control of passports by a sovereign state.
    Under passport law, citizens must apply for a valid passport before traveling abroad.

Forms

  • passport law

Commentary

Passport law often intersects with immigration and nationality law, emphasizing government authority over citizen movement across borders.

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