ticket of leave: Meaning and Definition of

tick'et of leave'

Pronunciation: [key]
— pl. tickets of leave.
  1. (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.
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