work-release

[ wurk-ri-lees ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a program under which prisoners may work outside of prison while serving their sentences.

Word History and Origins

Origin of work-release¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The “work release” sentence allowed him a private cell on a VIP floor, away from the other inmates, due to “security reasons.”

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