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parole

noun · verb

Simple meaning

Conditional release of a prisoner, or the term or state of such release.

Pronunciation

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perohl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

pɚˈoʊl

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases.

  2. 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

  3. with on

    Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour.

  4. law

    A word; an oral utterance.

verb

  1. Release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

    “The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison.”

  2. transitivelaw

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

  3. intransitive

    To be released on parole.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

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This meaning: Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases.

Used this way, parole is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Official and authoritative
Usage feel
Formal and precise

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More ways to use parole

  • “The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison.”verb

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