In Serenity (2005), Malcolm speaks about River:
Malcolm: I could have left her there. I had an out. Hell, I had every reason in the 'verse to leave her lay and haul anchor.
What does "had an out" refer to?
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Per Google Oxford Languages
"Out"
- Noun INFORMAL a way of escaping from a problem or dilemma. "he was desperately looking for an out"
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1Suggested as 'American slang', circa 1900 – Valorum Dec 31 '22 at 07:18
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2Maybe yes to AME slang, but I would still consider it current. – SoronelHaetir Jan 01 '23 at 08:45