liberty chit
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Definition
Noun: A formal, temporary permit or pass issued to a member of the military, granting official permission to leave a military base or installation for a specified period.
Usage
A "liberty chit" is an official document. It is used within a military context. A service member must have this pass to legally exit the base during off-duty hours. The term is often associated with naval or marine forces.
Examples
- The sailor was excited because he finally received his liberty chit for the weekend.
- Before going into town, all personnel must have a signed liberty chit.
- The commanding officer revoked his liberty chit due to a disciplinary issue.
Advanced Usage
- The concept is historical but still understood. In modern usage, terms like "liberty pass" or simply "pass" are more common, but "liberty chit" retains a specific, traditional connotation.
- It can be used metaphorically to describe any official permission granting temporary freedom from strict rules or confinement.
Variants and Related Words
- Pass (noun): A more general term for a document granting permission to enter or leave a place.
- Liberty pass (noun): A direct synonym for liberty chit.
- Leave chit (noun): A document requesting or granting longer-term leave, not just short-term liberty.
Synonyms
- Pass
- Permit
- Authorization
- Leave pass
Related Phrases
- On liberty: The state of being officially free to leave the base, often contingent on having a valid liberty chit.
- The crew was on liberty for 48 hours in port.
Noun
- a permit to enter or leave a military installation
- he had to show his pass in order to get out