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parole
/pəˈrəʊl/
[/pəˈrəʊl/]
early conditional release
Advancednoun
Definition
The release of a prisoner before the full sentence is served, on condition of good behavior. The prisoner remains supervised.
Example
After serving half his sentence, he was granted parole for his consistently good behavior.
After serving half his sentence, he was granted parole for his consistently good behavior.
Etymology
From French 'parole' (word, speech), from the idea of release on one's word of honor.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in criminal-justice contexts.