presecurity

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English

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Etymology

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From pre- +‎ security.

Adjective

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presecurity (not comparable)

  1. Prior to the security process at an airport etc.
    • 1999, Marc J. Dollinger, Entrepreneurship: strategies and resources:
      In the Indianapolis airport, for example, travelers spend an average of 94 minutes in the terminal and presecurity areas before boarding their flights.
  2. Before the introduction of security measures.
    • 2007, Jim Yenckel, Pauline Frommer, Pauline Frommer's Washington, Part 3:
      In the presecurity past, senators shared the ride with visitors.