Meaning Of The Word Ticket of leave
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What's The Definition Of Ticket of leave?
ticket of leave in British English
noun: (formerly in Britain) a permit allowing a convict (ticket-of-leave man) to leave prison, after serving only part of his sentence, with certain restrictions placed on him noun: a permit allowing a convict to leave prison, under certain restrictions, and go to work before having served a full term, somewhat similar to a certificate of parole |
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