Entry Word: release

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a freeing from an obligation or responsibility <after they declared bankruptcy, the bank agreed to a release from their debt>

Synonyms delivery, discharge, quietus, quittance

Related Words exemption, immunity, waiver

2 a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege <had to sign a liability release before theyʼd let us go rock climbing on their property> — see waiver
3 a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest <a press release announcing that the governor would not run for a second term> — see announcement