Meaning & Definition of Parole in English

1. A promise

• "He gave his word"

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

• "He forgot the password"

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

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

• "The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"