Published route

PUBLISHED ROUTE- A route for which an IFR altitude has been established and published; e.g., Federal Airways, Jet Routes, Area Navigation Routes, Specified Direct Routes.
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Clearance on Unpublished Route
ATC gives minimum for crossing fix, or
Maintain last assigned altitude
MSA for emergencies only ...

See also: ATC, Airport, Route, Radar, Altitude