Words · Common
parole
/pɚˈoʊl/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
a promise
he gave his word
- noun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
he forgot the password
- 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
- verb
release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison