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Parole
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(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct
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cut away
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a promise
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a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
to parole
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to release a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, subject to certain conditions and under the supervision of a parole officer
Example
The court will send the dangerous criminal down for life without parole.
The parole board considered the remit of the inmate's sentence based on their exemplary behavior and commitment to rehabilitation.
The parole board considered an individual's likelihood of recidivism when deciding on early release.
The parole board voted to discharge the offender from probation.
The parole board showed clemency to the inmate, releasing him early for good behavior.
