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RELEASE

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Scotch

‘ RELAXATION. In old Scotch practice. Letters passing the signet by which a debtor was relaxed [released] from the horn; that is, from personal diligence. Bell.

1. Liberation, discharge, or setting free from restraint or confinement. Thus, a man unlawfully imprisoned may obtain his release on habeae corpus. Parker v. U. 8, 22 Ct. CL 100.

plied with the terms of the deed of trust.—
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.