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day release

British  

noun

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

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"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

Beattie said "a chaperoning system" could be introduced for certain prisoners being considered for day release.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Ms Bradley said the police told their family last week that Meehan had failed to return to prison from day release.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 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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