Preclearance

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A procedure to arrange for clearing customs or immigration in advance. countable, uncountable

    "The customs service announced new preclearance regulations last week."

  2. 2
    Advance approval by a federal court or the Department of Justice for changes to voting regulations in certain states under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. US, countable, uncountable

    "The great state of Alabama believes that preclearance is a relic of the past."

Example

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"The customs service announced new preclearance regulations last week."

Etymology

From pre- + clearance.

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