Portpass
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A document or documentation allowing for legal entry into another land; a passport.
"“Is this enough?” The man frowned as he inspected the coin. “We don't take foreign money. You got traveler's checks?” “I have a portpass.” Tali flashed the small document that claimed Miss Smith was in this country legally."
- 2 Anything allowing for entry into or through a port.
"The fingerprints are used for a quick background check with the FBI's IAFIS database, and the photograph and hand geometry are stored on a personalized smartcard, the “portpass.”"
Example
More examples"“Is this enough?” The man frowned as he inspected the coin. “We don't take foreign money. You got traveler's checks?” “I have a portpass.” Tali flashed the small document that claimed Miss Smith was in this country legally."
Etymology
From port + pass. Compare passport.
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