noun Download 🔗Share The release of a former prisoner under condition of compliance with specific terms. Examples : "He was released on parole." government law police condition state right Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release. Examples : "After serving 10 years, the prisoner's paroles were set at two years under strict supervision. " law government state Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released. Examples : "The captured officer gave his parole to the enemy, promising not to fight again if they set him free. " military war right moral history law state Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Language in use, as opposed to language as a system. Examples : "While the langue (language system) of French outlines the grammar rules, a heated argument demonstrates the actual paroles (language in use) with its emotional tone and slang. " language linguistics word communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗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. Examples : "After the earthquake devastated her country, her family received parole to enter the U.S. so they could receive medical care and temporary housing. " government law nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards. Examples : "The captain whispered the paroles to the lieutenant, ensuring only the officers knew the secret word for the night. " military communication word police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An oral declaration; see parol. Examples : "The contract was finalized after the exchange of paroles, solidifying the verbal agreement between the parties. " language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law. Examples : "After serving ten years, the prison board decided to parole him, hoping he would rehabilitate and become a productive member of society. " law government police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading