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Parole
01
(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct
Examples
After serving half of his sentence in prison, the inmate was eligible for parole, subject to certain conditions and supervision.
The parole board reviews each case individually to determine if an inmate meets the criteria for early release.
02
a formal or solemn promise, often given as a pledge of honor or word of honor
Examples
The soldier was released on parole, promising not to fight again.
He gave his parole that he would return the borrowed book.
03
a code word used to verify membership or grant access within a limited circle
Examples
The guards asked for the parole before letting him enter.
Each spy knew the parole to access the safe house.
to parole
01
to release a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, subject to certain conditions and under the supervision of a parole officer
Examples
The parole board decided to parole the inmate early based on their good behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs.
The judge granted the request to parole the nonviolent offender, allowing them to reintegrate into society under specific conditions.
