parole

🇺🇸 /pəˈrəʊl/ 🇬🇧 /pəˈrəʊl/
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noun
R

early release from prison if the prisoner promises to behave well

He got parole after serving half his sentence.

R

the words people use when speaking, not the language system itself

In parole, people often use simple words to express themselves.

verb
R

to let a prisoner leave prison early if they promise to behave well

The judge decided to parole the prisoner early.

translation

n. early release from prison if the prisoner promises to behave well; the words people use when speaking, not the language system itself
v. to let a prisoner leave prison early if they promise to behave well

Word Forms

3rd Present paroles
Past paroled
Perfect paroled
Progressive paroling
Plural paroles