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Definition of Parole
1. Verb. Release a criminal from detention and place him on parole. "The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"
2. Noun. A promise. "He gave his word"
3. Noun. A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group. "He forgot the password"
Generic synonyms: Arcanum, Secret, Positive Identification
4. 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.
Definition of Parole
1. n. A word; an oral utterance.
2. a. See 2d Parol.
3. v. t. To set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners.
Definition of Parole
1. Noun. The release or state of a former prisoner on the understanding that he/she checks in regularly and obeys the law. ¹
2. Noun. The amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released. ¹
4. Noun. (linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system. ¹
5. Noun. (US immigration law) 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. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Parole
1. to release from prison before completion of the imposed sentence [v -ROLED, -ROLING, -ROLES]
Medical Definition of Parole
1. In psychiatry, term for conditional release of a formally committed patient from a mental hospital prior to formal discharge, so that the patient may be returned to the hospital if necessary without fresh legal action. Origin: Fr., fr. L. Parabola, discourse, fr G. Parabole (05 Mar 2000)
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