word
Parole
Pur-OHL
/pɜːrˈoʊl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
parole
Dictionary meaning
(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.
Examples
- The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison.
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