Definition

A person or party who receives a release, often in a legal context, meaning they are freed from obligations or liabilities.

Example

The releasee was grateful for the opportunity to start fresh after the legal settlement.

Conversation

Did you hear about the contract for that new movie?

Yeah, I heard they finally found a suitable releasee.

I wonder how much they had to negotiate for that deal.

Probably a lot! Those contracts can get complicated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Releasee → It is formed from "release" (from Old French *relacier*, meaning to unbind or set free) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who is the recipient of an action). The word "releasee" refers to a person who is released or set free from something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is being 'set free' ('release') and the '-ee' indicates that this person is the one receiving that freedom.

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