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1. (n.) parole
the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the sentence imposed.
2. parole
the promise of a prisoner of war not to take up arms again if released or to abide by other conditions.
3. parole
a password given by authorized personnel in passing a guard.
4. parole
word of honor given or pledged.
5. (v.t.) parole
to place or release on parole.
6. (adj.) parole
pertaining to parole or parolees:
a parole violation.
Etymology: (1610–20; < MF, short for parole d'honneur word of honor. See parol)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) parole, word, word of honor
a promise
"he gave his word"
2. (noun) password, watchword, word, parole, countersign
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
"he forgot the password"
3. (verb) parole
(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
4. (verb) parole
release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
"The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"
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1. (noun) parole
the rules a prisoner who is released from jail must obey
He'll be on parole for at least six months.
2. (verb) parole
to award parole to a prisoner
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) parole
see 2d Parol
2. (noun) parole
a word; an oral utterance
3. (noun) parole
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
4. (noun) parole
a watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards
5. (noun) parole
oral declaration. See lst Parol, 2
6. (verb) parole
to set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners
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