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parole
noun
verb
(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…
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pəˈɹoːl
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noun
(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
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
“he forgot the password”
noun
a promise
“he gave his word”
verb
release a criminal from detention and place them on parole
“The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison”
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he forgot the password
he gave his word
The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison
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