6. To go from one person to another; hence, to be given and taken
freely; as, clipped coin will not pass; to obtain general acceptance;
to be held or regarded; to circulate; to be current; -- followed by for
before a word denoting value or estimation. "Let him pass for a man."
Shak.
False eloquence passeth only where true is not understood.
Felton.
This will not pass for a fault in him.
Atterbury.
7. To advance through all the steps or stages necessary to validity or
effectiveness; to be carried through a body that has power to sanction
or reject; to receive legislative sanction; to be enacted; as, the
resolution passed; the bill passed both houses of Congress.
8. To go through any inspection or test successfully; to be approved or
accepted; as, he attempted the examination, but did not expect to pass.
9. To be suffered to go on; to be tolerated; hence, to continue; to
live along. "The play may pass." Shak.
10. To go unheeded or neglected; to proceed without hindrance or
opposition; as, we let this act pass.
11. To go beyond bounds; to surpass; to be in excess. [Obs.] "This
passes, Master Ford." Shak.