Meaning of Parole | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour.
   uncountable, usually, with-on
2. Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases.
   uncountable, usually
3. A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
   historical, uncountable, usually
4. A watchword or code phrase; (military) a password given only to officers, distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
   archaic, uncountable, usually
5. Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
   uncountable, usually
6. 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.
   US, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“He will be on parole for nearly two more years.”

“He was released on parole.”

“A Minnesota woman who killed her 6-year-old son will now spend the rest of her life in prison without the possibility of parole.”

“This man had forfeited his military parole.”

“In hospital he gave his parole, and was enlarged after paying for the torn blanket.”

“‘Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.’”

“[…] their parole or watchword, which is orange, distinguishes them from the rebels in any action, to prevent disagreeable mistakes.”

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