passback

English

Etymology

From the verb phrase pass back.

Noun

passback (uncountable)

  1. circumvention of an access restriction to a physical site by passing one's access card to another person after having entered
    • 1988, Security Management (volume 32, issues 1-6, page 107)
      Because each card reader is programmed for either entrance or exit, users must pass in and out before being allowed to reenter, thus eliminating passback.
    • 2003, IFPO, The Protection Officer Training Manual (page 99)
      Modern electronic access systems have many features to enhance the level of access control to a facility, area, or room. Turnstiles, interlocking mantraps, and parkade gates are combined with access readers to prevent passback []

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