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ROTL

A UK prison and probation term, acronym for Release on Temporary Licence — a form of supervised temporary release allowing prisoners to spend time outside the prison for rehabilitation purposes, including work placements, family visits, or community service.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026UK

A UK prison and probation term, acronym for Release on Temporary Licence — a form of supervised temporary release allowing prisoners to spend time outside the prison for rehabilitation purposes, including work placements, family visits, or community service. A key component of the reintegration process in the UK prison system.

He was granted ROTL status after serving two-thirds of his sentence without incident.
Origin: Acronym for Release on Temporary Licence; a formal UK prison administration term. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) : a form of parole for prisoners.

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