Early release (6)
I believe the answer is:
parole
'early release' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for parole that I've seen before include "Word - condition of liberty" , "Release (a prisoner) on the promise of good conduct" , "limited release" , "Conditional release from prison" , "Conditional release from imprisonment" .)