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   Pa·role

   /pəˈrōl/

   

   noun

   • 1. the release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior: "he committed a burglary while on parole"
   • ▪ a promise or undertaking given by a prisoner of war not to escape or, if released, not to engage in hostilities, or to return to custody under stated conditions: historical "I took their paroles of honor"
   • 2. the actual linguistic behavior or performance of individuals, in contrast to the linguistic system of a community.

   verb

   • 1. release (a prisoner) on parole: "he was paroled after serving nine months of a two-year sentence"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Old French, literally ‘word’, also ‘formal promise’, from ecclesiastical Latin parabola ‘speech’; compare with parol.

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   • 1. parolee noun

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   What does parole mean in boarding school?

   • After serving a sentence for perjury, for example, she is warned by the prison matron against violating her parole. The first sense of "parole" is that of a prisoner in jail, reflecting an attitude toward the boarding school as a prison. Long-term prisoners are used to playing the game, to being assessed to see if they merit parole or downgrading.

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   What happens if a prisoner is given parole?

   • If a prisoner is given parole, he or she is released before the official end of their prison sentence and has to promise to behave well . Although sentenced to life, he will become eligible for parole after serving 10 years. If a prisoner is paroled, he or she is given parole. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does parole mean?

   • verb (used with object), pa·roled, pa·rol·ing. to place or release on parole. to admit (a non-U.S. citizen) into the United States for emergency reasons or on grounds considered in the public interest: An increased number of Hungarian refugees were paroled into the United States. of or relating to parole or parolees: a parole record.

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   Why is parole important?

   • The opportunity for parole could motivate the inmates to behave well during their sentence. When the convict became eligible for parole, they had to convince the board of their rehabilitation. After violating the terms of his parole, he was sent back to prison.

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of parole, a word derived from French and Latin. Find examples, synonyms, etymology, and related terms for parole.

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   Parole (also known as provisional release or supervised release) is a form of early release of a prison inmate where the prisoner agrees to abide by behavioral conditions, including checking-in with their designated parole officers, or else they may be rearrested and returned to prison.

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   Parole can mean the conditional release of a prisoner, a word of honor, or a language manifested in utterances. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of parole with examples and quizzes.

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   Parole can be a noun meaning permission for a prisoner to be released early, or a verb meaning to give someone parole. Learn how to use parole in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

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   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. see more. verb. release a criminal from detention and place him on parole. “The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison” see more. noun.

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   Parole is the release of a criminal offender from prison before they've served their full sentence, under certain conditions. Learn how to use the word parole in a sentence and browse other legal terms on Justia Dictionary.

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    3 days ago · Parole can mean the conditional release of a prisoner, a promise of good behaviour, or a word of honour. It can also refer to language as manifested in speech acts, or a password in military or immigration contexts.