Released
/rɪˈliːst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been formally discharged or discharged from an obligation, detention, or liability.
The tenant was released from the lease early by mutual agreement.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'released' often describes the status resulting from a release agreement or discharge from duty; it is primarily an adjective derived from the verb 'release.'
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