noun
- A slogan used to rally support for a cause.
- usage: "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
- synonyms: war cry, rallying cry, battle cry, cry
- A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group.
- usage: "he forgot the password"
- synonyms: password, word, parole, countersign
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