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role
Plural
paroles
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(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct
- After serving half of his sentence in prison, the inmate was eligible for parole, subject to certain conditions and supervision.
- The parole board reviews each case individually to determine if an inmate meets the criteria for early release.
- While on parole, individuals must comply with strict rules and regulations, including regular check-ins with a parole officer.
- Violating the terms of parole can result in the revocation of parole and the return to prison to serve the remainder of the original sentence.
- Parole offers offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society under supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism.
2
a formal or solemn promise, often given as a pledge of honor or word of honor
- The soldier was released on parole, promising not to fight again.
- He gave his parole that he would return the borrowed book.
- She kept her parole and admitted her mistake honestly.
- The agreement was sealed with a parole between the two parties.
- Parole is sometimes used as a pledge of good behavior.
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a code word used to verify membership or grant access within a limited circle
- The guards asked for the parole before letting him enter.
- Each spy knew the parole to access the safe house.
- The secret club required a parole at the door.
- Soldiers exchanged a parole to confirm identity.
- The parole ensured that only trusted members received the message.
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