ticket of leave

tick·et of leave

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Definitions of ticket of leave words

noun plural ticket of leave (formerly) 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. 1
noun ticket of leave (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 0

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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