die Freilassung
Translation
release, liberation, emancipation
Examples
Die Freilassung der Geiseln wurde gefeiert.
The release of the hostages was celebrated.
Er forderte die sofortige Freilassung des Gefangenen.
He demanded the immediate release of the prisoner.
Grammar Patterns
the release of ((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) the release of (sb./sth.) from (sth.) The release of the prisoners from jail was unexpected.
to demand ((the release of sb.)) to demand the release of (sb.) They demanded the release of the political activist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befreiung (liberation), Entlassung (discharge); Antonyms: Gefangennahme (capture), Inhaftierung (imprisonment)
Etymology
From `frei` (free) + `lassen` (to let, leave) + `-ung` (nominalizing suffix). Literally 'the act of letting free'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'free-letting' – the act of letting someone go free.