Legal Definitions - sub salvo et securo conductu

sub salvo et securo conductu

Sub salvo et securo conductu means under safe and secure conduct. This phrase was used in writs of habeas corpus.

• A prisoner was released from jail sub salvo et securo conductu, meaning they were allowed to leave under safe and secure conditions.
• A diplomat was granted sub salvo et securo conductu to travel through a foreign country without fear of arrest or harm.

These examples illustrate how sub salvo et securo conductu was used to ensure the safety and protection of individuals who were granted this privilege. It was a legal term used to guarantee that someone would not be harmed or arrested while traveling or being released from custody.