A request for information about the listener's (or listeners') religious beliefs.

(mathematics) an equation that recursively defines a sequence; each term of the sequence is defined as a function of the preceding terms.

Obsolete form of relic.

A prisoner's release from prison for set hours so he or she can work.

A romantic and/or sexual relationship in which the people involved are permitted or tolerated to be available to have additional simultaneous romantic and/or sexual relationships.

(rare) Any religion inspired by popular culture, especially one that imitates a work of fiction.

The teaching of a particular religion, and its doctrines, beliefs etc. / (UK) The teaching about various religions; also known as religious studies.

(philosophy, sociology) The view that the cognitive styles or habits of perception, reasoning, judgment, and knowledge of the world are not absolute, but are relative to historical eras and to various cultures.

(idiomatic) to be relieved; to feel relief.

Temporary liberation from a prison, for the period of one day. / Paid leave of absence from employment (one day per week) to attend college.