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

1. a permit to enter or leave a military installation
   • he had to show his pass in order to get out