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Term: UTLESSE
Definition: Utlesse is a word from history that means when a person who has been put in prison for doing something wrong manages to escape from the prison.
UTLESSE
Utlesse is a historical term that refers to a felon's escape from prison.
Example 1: John was serving a sentence for theft when he made an utlesse from prison by digging a tunnel.
Example 2: The guards were shocked to discover that the notorious criminal had made an utlesse from the high-security prison.
These examples illustrate how utlesse was used to describe a felon's escape from prison. In both examples, the term is used to describe how a prisoner managed to escape from custody. The term is not commonly used today, but it provides insight into the language and legal system of the past.