The Conditional Release of an Inmate Before His or Her

question 6

Short Answer

The conditional release of an inmate before his or her sentence has expired is called __________.

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Definitions:

Stamp Act Congress

A meeting of delegates from several American colonies in 1765, protesting against British taxation without representation, specifically the Stamp Act.

Committees of Correspondence

Networks of communication established among the American colonies to disseminate colonial opposition to British policies through the exchange of letters and pamphlets.

Writs of Assistance

Legal documents that served as general search warrants enabling colonial British officials to search any premises for smuggled goods without specifying the place or items being sought, leading to tensions that contributed to the American Revolution.

Search Warrants

Legal documents issued by a court or judicial officer that authorize law enforcement officials to conduct searches of premises for evidence.