What is "parole" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does parole mean in English? Meaning of parole definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "parole" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "parole": a promise

Noun

  • Meaning: a promise
  • Example: he gave his word
  • Synonyms: parole word word of honor
  • Hypernyms: promise
  • Pronunciation in US: [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ]

    Pronunciation in UK: [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ]

    Hyphenation: pa‧role

    Meaning of "parole": release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

    Verb

  • Meaning: release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
  • Example: The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison
  • Synonyms: parole
  • Hypernyms: free liberate loose release unloose unloosen
  • Pronunciation in US: [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ]

    Pronunciation in UK: [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ]

    Hyphenation: pa‧role

    Meaning of "parole": a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

    Noun

  • Meaning: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
  • Example: he forgot the password
  • Synonyms: countersign parole password watchword word
  • Hypernyms: arcanum positive identification secret
  • Pronunciation in US: [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ]

    Pronunciation in UK: [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ]

    Hyphenation: pa‧role

    Meaning of "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

    Noun

  • Meaning: (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
  • Synonyms: parole
  • Hypernyms: freeing liberation release
  • Pronunciation in US: [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ]

    Pronunciation in UK: [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ]

    Hyphenation: pa‧role

    Synonyms:

    liberate, pardon, release, free, let out, set free,

    Antonyms:

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