released time

released time
I. noun
: a time set aside for dismissing children from public school once a week to receive religious instruction in the faith of their parents
II. noun
: time off from regular duties (as teaching) granted for a specific activity (as research or committee work)

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Educ.
1. time or a period allotted to a teacher apart from normal duties for a special activity, as personal research.
2. a designated period for public-school students to receive religious instruction outside of the public school.
Also, release time.
[1940-45]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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