Which term refers to the release without further punishment after conviction, used here again for assessment?

• A. Imprisonment
• B. Reparation
• C. Campaigns for Policy Change
• D. Discharge

Answer: (D)

Discharge means releasing someone after a conviction without imposing further punishment. It includes two forms: absolute discharge (no conditions and no further penalty) and conditional discharge (the offender must meet conditions; if those are met, no additional punishment is imposed). This fits the idea of being freed without additional sanctions following the conviction, which is exactly what the question describes.

Imprisonment is a form of punishment involving confinement, so it’s not a release without punishment. Reparation involves compensating the victim or making amends, not the act of being released from punishment after conviction. Campaigns for Policy Change isn’t a legal term for sentencing or release.