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day release

British

noun

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

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During that time, he released two albums recorded while on bail or day release, but he generally glosses over them as unsatisfactory when discussing his career.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He said the rules for testing prisoners' suitability for graduated release should be tightened as the prison service said most inmates do stick to the terms of day release.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

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

"It is wholly inadequate that this man who is a known flight risk is allowed out on day release," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

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

From The Reef by Wharton, Edith

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