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day release

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noun

  1. a system whereby workers are released for part-time education without loss of pay

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Former Justice Minister and Independent MLA Clare Sugden said victims must be "front and centre" to any decisions regarding potential day release of prisoners.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

He has been held in an open prison since 2020 and was granted day release in January 2023.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

He was granted day release in January 2023.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

In January 2023, Gafoor was granted day release from prison, but despite several applications he has never been released on parole.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

Love, she told herself, would one day release her from this spell of unreality.

From The Reef by Wharton, Edith

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