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work release

noun

Meaning

  1. A prisoner's release from prison for set hours so he or she can work.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

release warrant(English)day release(English)parole(English)releasee(English)gate money(English)writ of privilege(English)prison labor(English)workfare(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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