Release Freigabe Release Lanzamiento Liberación Libération שחרור रिलीज़ リリース Lançamento 发布 Release Agreement A Release is a legal defense used in civil litigation that involves the relinquishment or surrender of a claim or right by one party to another. A Release can also be a legal document in which one party agrees not to pursue legal action against another party in exchange for compensation or other considerations. It signifies the conclusion of a claim or potential claim.