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From my ATC days, the controller should have used the correct phraselogy "HOLD FOR RELEASE" (Ref. FAA 7110.65 ATC Handbook):

4-3-4. DEPARTURE RESTRICTIONS, CLEARANCE VOID TIMES, HOLD FOR RELEASE, AND RELEASE TIMES
Assign departure restrictions, clearance void times, hold for release, or release times when necessary to separate departures from other traffic or to restrict or regulate the departure flow.
[SIZE=-2]REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-3-1, Overdue Aircraft.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-4-1, Traffic Restrictions.
FAAO JO 7110.65, Para 10-4-3, Traffic Resumption.[/SIZE]

a. Clearance Void Times.
1. When issuing clearance void times at airports not served by control towers, provide alternative instructions requiring the pilots to advise ATC of their intentions no later than 30 minutes after the clearance void time if not airborne.
2. The facility delivering a clearance void time to a pilot shall issue a time check.
PHRASEOLOGY-
CLEARANCE VOID IF NOT OFF BY (clearance void time),

and if required,

IF NOT OFF BY (clearance void time), ADVISE (facility) NOT LATER THAN (time) OF INTENTIONS.

TIME (time in hours, minutes, and the nearest quarter minute).

b. Hold For Release (HFR).
1. "Hold for release" instructions shall be used when necessary to inform a pilot or a controller that a departure clearance is not valid until additional instructions are received.
[SIZE=-2]REFERENCE-
P/CG Term- Hold for Release.[/SIZE]

2. When issuing hold for release instructions, include departure delay information.
PHRASEOLOGY-
(Aircraft identification) CLEARED TO (destination) AIRPORT AS FILED, MAINTAIN (altitude),

and if required,

(additional instructions or information).

HOLD FOR RELEASE, EXPECT (time in hours and/or minutes) DEPARTURE DELAY.

3. When conditions allow, release the aircraft as soon as possible.

Sounds like the controller failed to use the correct procedure and/or phraselogy to me.

Hoser
Roll Tide!
 
Exactly. The 7110 spells out the phraseology to be used. "Expect Release" is not an option. The controller loses.
 
wait for it....
 
wait for it...
 
here it comes.....
 
Mesa Sucks!!!!
 
FI ops check complete
 
Sounds like you were correct in your actions, and I think anyone else in here would have departed as well. If they check the tapes they will see you are in the clear.
 

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