day release

noun

Temporary liberation from a prison, for the period of one day.

“She committed a murder while on day release.”

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Meanings

nounday release (uncountable)
  1. uncountableTemporary liberation from a prison, for the period of one day.

    She committed a murder while on day release.

  2. uncountablePaid leave of absence from employment (one day per week) to attend college.
Cite this entry
APA

day release. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/day%20release

MLA

“day release.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/day%20release. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “day release,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/day%20release.

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