after-clearance
|af/ter-clear/ance|
🇺🇸
/ˈæftər ˈklɪrəns/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftə ˈklɪərəns/
post-approval period
Etymology
'after-clearance' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'clearance', where 'after' indicates a subsequent period and 'clearance' refers to the official authorization or approval process.
'After-clearance' evolved from the need to describe the period following the clearance process, particularly in logistics and customs.
Initially, it referred to the time after any form of clearance, but it has become more specific to customs and security contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period or process following the official approval or authorization of something, often related to customs or security checks.
The shipment was delayed due to a lengthy after-clearance process.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42