(deyim) An imaginary pass or permission slip, granted by one's spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend to go out socially with friends. This colloquial phrase did NOT imply any romantic or sexual encounters. It pre-dated the 2010 comedy film ("Hall Pass") by several decades. This definition relates to adults. This phrase is commonly used by people who attended US schools in the 1960's - 80's. SYN: see "Permission Slip" and "Kitchen Pass"
written permission from a teacher for a student to be out the classroom and in the halls of the school