Passports
/ˈpæsˌpɔrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Official documents issued by a government certifying the holder's identity and citizenship, allowing them to travel internationally and re-enter their home country.
She showed her passports at the border to gain entry into the country.
Forms
- passport
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Commentary
Typically pluralized when referring to multiple documents held or issued; always issued under strict governmental authority for purposes of international travel.
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