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egress

noun

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Meaning

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The act of leaving or going out, or a place or means of exit.

Example Sentence

The emergency exit provided a safe egress from the burning building.

Usage Note

Used to describe the act of leaving a place or the physical means by which one can leave, especially in official or technical contexts like building codes or emergency procedures.