Meaning of 'parole'

Find the meaning of the word ‘parole’

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Meaning of ‘parole’

4 definitions found.

parole

noun

(law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with

noun

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

Synonyms: word countersign password watchword

noun

a promise

Synonyms: word word of honor

verb

release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

Example: "The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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