How to pronounce “parole”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (with on) 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. [from 17th c.]
• 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. [from 17th c.]
• (now historical) A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released. [from 17th c.]
• (now rare) A watchword or code phrase; (military) a password given only to officers, distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards. [from 18th c.]
• (linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system. [from 20th c.]
• (US, immigration law) 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.
• (law) Alternative form of parol.
• [Verb]
• (transitive, law) To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.
• (intransitive) To be released on parole.
• [Adverb]
• verbally

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