PAROLE

Parole

Parole is the provisional release of a prisoner who agrees to certain conditions prior to the completion of the maximum sentence period. Originating from the French parole, the term became associated during the Middle Ages with the release of prisoners who gave their word.

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parole

Noun

  1. The release or state of a former prisoner on the understanding that he/she checks in regularly and obeys the law.
    He will be on parole for nearly two more years.
    He was released on parole.
    The defendant shall be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
  2. The amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release.
  3. A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
  4. Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
  5. The permission for foreigner who does not meet the technical requirements for a visa to be allowed to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.
  6. A watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
  7. An oral declaration; see .

Verb

  1. To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.


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