"Cinderella liberty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Cinderella liberties [plural]
Etymology: After the fairy-tale character Cinderella, who is instructed to leave the ball by midnight before the enchantments that allow her to be there come to an end. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Cinderella liberty (countable and uncountable, plural Cinderella liberties)
  1. (military, slang) A period of leave that ends at midnight. Tags: countable, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Military

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