noun🔗ShareThe release of a former prisoner under condition of compliance with specific terms."He was released on parole."governmentlawpolicestateconditionrightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release."After serving 10 years in prison, he was granted parole, and he will spend the next 5 years living under supervision. "governmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released."The soldier's parole prevented him from taking up arms again. "militarywarlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLanguage in use, as opposed to language as a system."While the grammar textbook explained the rules of French (the langue), Maria struggled to understand the parole - the way native speakers actually spoke the language with slang and shortcuts. "languagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(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."The student, whose visa application was denied, was granted parole to attend a family emergency. "governmentlawnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards."The sergeant whispered the parole to the guards, but not to the other soldiers. "militarypolicewordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn oral declaration; see parol."The contract existed in writing, but also relied on parole; Mr. Jones verbally promised extra support that wasn't documented. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law."The judge decided to parole the prisoner early due to good behavior. "lawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading