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parole
(p/@/'r/oU/l )

adjective (a)

  • See 2d Parol.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a promise(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    word, word of honor
    source: wordnet30
  • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    countersign, password, watchword, word
    source: wordnet30
  • (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.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • A word; an oral utterance.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • release a criminal from detention and place him on parole(verb.social)
    Example:
    The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison.
    source: wordnet30
  • To set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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