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parole

/p/@/'r/oU/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. See 2d <u>Parol</u>.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a promise

    noun.communication

    Synonyms word word of honor

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

    noun.communication

    Synonyms countersign password watchword word

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. (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: WordNet 3.0

  4. A word; an oral utterance.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

    verb.social

    Examples
    The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To set at liberty on parole; as, to <i>parole</i> prisoners.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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