Conge'
CONGE'. A French word which signifies permission, and is understood in that sense in law. Cunn. Diet. h.t. In the French maritime law, it is a species of passport or permission to navigate, delivered by public authority. It is also in the nature of a clearance. (q.v.) Bouch. Inst. n. 812; Repert. de la Jurisp. du Notoriat, by Rolland de Villargues. Conge'.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.