parole
Definition
- n. a promise
- n. (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
- v. release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
Word forms
- Past participle
- paroled
- Past tense
- paroled
- Present participle
- paroling
- Third person singular
- paroles
Example sentences
n.
The prisoner was released on parole after serving five years of his sentence.
vt.
The judge decided to parole the inmate due to his good behavior.