What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tolerant principle in assize: a lifer released (7,5)" mean?

The definition is "Tolerant principle". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASSIZE: + A + LIFER = LAISSEZFAIRE; definition: "Tolerant principle" The answer is LAISSEZFAIRE.

Tolerant principle in assize: a lifer released (7,5)

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