Meaning & Definition of word "Parole"

Parole

/pəˈroʊl/

1. The conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, under supervision.
- Example: After serving three years, she was granted parole and released from prison.
2. A promise given by a prisoner to abide by certain conditions during their release.
- Example: He broke the terms of his parole, which led to his immediate return to jail.
3. In a broader context, a formal promise concerning future behavior, often made in a legal or military context.
- Example: The soldier was given parole after promising not to engage in combat during the armistice.

1. To release a prisoner on parole.
- Example: The board decided to parole him after assessing his good behavior in detention.

French, from 'parole' meaning 'word or speech.'

on parole:

Referring to someone who has been released from prison but is still subject to supervision.

grant parole:

To give someone permission to be released from prison under specific conditions.

parole officer:

A person responsible for supervising offenders placed on parole.

probation:

A period of supervised release that occurs instead of serving time in prison.

recidivism:

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.

rehabilitation:

The process of helping a person to reintegrate into society after imprisonment.

Meaning: Going on the outside

Example Sentence: He was finally on the outside after years in the slammer, just waiting for his parole.

Meaning: Parole violation

Example Sentence: That guy got locked up again for a parole violation.