Release

usgb/rɪˈliːs/
verb

To give freedom or allow to go.

The police officer had to release the arrested man because there was not enough proof against him.
Visual representation of "release" - to give freedom or allow to go

Often appears as...

  • release the prisoners
  • release the birds
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Legal Context

Often used in legal situations when someone is set free.

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After the hearing, the suspect was released on bail.
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Not Always Permanent

Release can be temporary, not necessarily a final action.

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The journalist was released after questioning but remains under investigation.
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Conditional Freedom

Release may come with conditions that limit one's actions.

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He was released from jail on the condition that he would appear in court.
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