What does Parole mean?
Definitions for Parole
pəˈroʊlpa·role
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Parole.
Princeton's WordNet
parole, word, word of honornoun
a promise
"he gave his word"
password, watchword, word, parole, countersignnoun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
"he forgot the password"
paroleverb
(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
paroleverb
release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
"The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"
GCIDE
Parolenoun
The release of a prisoner from confinement prior to the end of the original sentence, conditioned on good behavior and often with other specific conditions, such as not to associate with known criminals. Such early release is common where the sentence provides a minimum and maximum term; as, he was released on parole after three years of his five-year sentence; he is out on parole.
Parolenoun
A document authorizing a parole.
Wiktionary
parolenoun
The release or state of a former prisoner on the understanding that he/she checks in regularly and obeys the law.
parolenoun
The amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release.
parolenoun
A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
parolenoun
Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
parolenoun
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.
paroleverb
To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.
Etymology: From parole, from parabola
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Parolenoun
Word given as an assurance; promise given by a prisoner not to go away.
Etymology: parole, French.
Love’s votaries enthral each other’s soul,
’Till both of them live but upon parole. John Cleveland.Be very tender of your honour, and not fall in love; because I have a scruple whether you can keep your parole, if you become a prisoner to the ladies. Jonathan Swift.
Wikipedia
Parole
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 certain behavioral conditions, including checking-in with their designated parole officers, or else they may be rearrested and returned to prison. Originating from the French word parole ("speech, spoken words" but also "promise"), the term became associated during the Middle Ages with the release of prisoners who gave their word. This differs greatly from pardon, amnesty or commutation of sentence in that parolees are still considered to be serving their sentences, and may be returned to prison if they violate the conditions of their parole.
ChatGPT
parole
Parole is a conditional release of a prisoner before they have served their full sentence. This release is granted by a parole board and is contingent on the individual's good behavior and agreement to adhere to certain conditions. The aim of parole is to aid the individual's reintegration into society while offering the opportunity to ease prison overcrowding.
Webster Dictionary
Parolenoun
a word; an oral utterance
Parolenoun
word of promise; word of honor; plighted faith; especially (Mil.), promise, upon one's faith and honor, to fulfill stated conditions, as not to bear arms against one's captors, to return to custody, or the like
Parolenoun
a watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards
Parolenoun
oral declaration. See lst Parol, 2
Paroleadjective
see 2d Parol
Paroleverb
to set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners
Etymology: [F. parole. See Parley, and cf. Parol.]
Wikidata
Parole
Parole is the provisional release of a prisoner who agrees to certain conditions prior to the completion of the maximum sentence period. Originating from the French parole, the term became associated during the Middle Ages with the release of prisoners who gave their word.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Parole
par-ōl′, n. word of mouth: (mil.) word of honour (esp. by a prisoner of war, to fulfil certain conditions): the daily password in a camp or garrison.—adj. given by word of mouth: oral—opp. to Documentary, as parole evidence. [Fr.,—L. parabola, a parable, saying.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
parole
The word of honour given by a prisoner of war until exchanged. Also, synonymous with word (which see).
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
parole
A watch-word differing from the countersign (which see) in that it is only communicated to officers of guards, while the countersign is given to all the members. The parole is usually the name of a person, generally a distinguished officer, while the countersign is the name of a place, as of a battle-field. It is also the declaration made on honor by an officer, in a case in which there is no more than his sense of honor to restrain him from breaking his word. Thus, a prisoner of war may be released from actual prison on his parole that he will not go beyond certain designated limits; or he may even be allowed to return to his own country on his parole not to fight again during the existing war against his captors. To break parole is accounted infamous in all civilized nations, and an officer who has so far forgotten his position as a gentleman ceases to have any claim to the treatment of an honorable man, nor can he expect quarter should he again fall into the hands of the enemy he has deceived.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Parole in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Parole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of Parole in a Sentence
Our correctional system does not exist to punish people, and the fundamental premise of our parole system is to allow people to repair their lives, today, the parole board delivered an important message to the entire country, and showed that New York stands for justice and recognizes that those incarcerated should be given a chance to return to society.
We need to have a shift in the cultural thinking of the parole commission.
Welcome to the state of New York, where cop killers get to go free thanks to Gov. Cuomo's moronic and unethical parole board.
Has any Virginia judge ever reduced a juvenile life without parole to life with parole or a term of years?
Meanwhile, our client is serving a life sentence without any chance of parole.
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- إطلاق سراح مشروطArabic
- podmínečné propuštěníCzech
- Bewährung, bedingte HaftentlassungGerman
- libertad condicionalSpanish
- ehdonalainen, puhe, puhekieliFinnish
- libération conditionnelleFrench
- reynslulausnIcelandic
- ParoleItalian
- 仮釈放Japanese
- tukuhereMāori
- liberdade condicional, condicionalPortuguese
- условное освобождение, досрочное освобождение, УДО, условно-досрочное освобождениеRussian
- villkorlig frigivningSwedish
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