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Definition parole

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman, Old French parole (“word, formal promise”), from Late Latin parabola (“speech”), from Ancient Greek ???????? (parabol?). Doublet of parabola, parable, and palaver.

Noun

parole (usually uncountable, plural paroles)

1. The release of a former prisoner under condition of compliance with specific terms.
2. The amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release.
3. (archaic) A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
4. (linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
5. (US, immigration law) The permission for a foreigner who does not meet the technical requirements for a visa to be allowed to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.
6. A watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
7. (law) An oral declaration; see parol.

Verb

parole (third-person singular simple present paroles, present participle paroling, simple past and past participle paroled)

1. (transitive, law) To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.

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