Parol

Pronunciation: /pəˈroʊl/

Definitions of parol

noun a promise or agreement made between prisoners and their jailers for the release of the prisoner before the completion of their sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I received a parol as a gift for Christmas.

A2 The parol is a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration.

B1 The parol symbolizes the star of Bethlehem in Filipino culture.

B2 I hang the parol outside my house during the holiday season.

C1 The intricate design of the parol is a testament to Filipino craftsmanship.

C2 The parol is a beautiful representation of Filipino art and culture.

Examples of parol in a Sentence

formal The prisoner was released on parole after serving half of his sentence.

informal He's out on parole now, so he has to follow strict rules.

slang I heard he got off on a technicality and is now on parole.

figurative Being on parole feels like walking on thin ice, always afraid of slipping up.

Grammatical Forms of parol

• past tense: paroled
• plural: parols
• comparative: more parol
• superlative: most parol
• present tense: parol
• future tense: will parol
• perfect tense: have paroled
• continuous tense: am paroling
• singular: parol
• positive degree: parol
• infinitive: to parol
• gerund: paroling
• participle: paroling

Origin and Evolution of parol

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'parol' originated from the Old French word 'parole' which means 'word' or 'speech'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'parol' evolved to refer to a promise or agreement made verbally rather than in writing.