Pronunciation: /pəˈroʊl/

Definitions of parole

noun a conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence

Example Sentences

A1 He was released on parole after serving half of his sentence.

A2 The parole board will decide if the prisoner is eligible for early release.

B1 The parole officer will monitor the ex-convict's behavior after release.

B2 The parolee must adhere to strict conditions while on parole.

C1 The parole system aims to reintegrate offenders back into society.

C2 The parole hearing will determine whether the inmate is ready for release.

verb to grant a prisoner parole

Example Sentences

A1 He was granted parole after serving half of his sentence.

A2 The prisoner will be eligible for parole in five years.

B1 The parole board will decide whether to release him early.

B2 She was denied parole due to her history of violent behavior.

C1 The parole officer will monitor his progress after his release.

C2 The judge decided to grant him early parole based on his good behavior in prison.

Examples of parole in a Sentence

formal The prisoner was granted parole after serving half of their sentence.

informal He finally got parole after years of waiting.

slang They lucked out and got early release on parole.

figurative The artist's creativity was on parole, waiting to be set free.

Grammatical Forms of parole

past tense

paroled

plural

paroles

comparative

more paroled

superlative

most paroled

present tense

paroles

future tense

will parole

perfect tense

has paroled

continuous tense

is paroling

singular

parole

positive degree

parole

infinitive

to parole

gerund

paroling

participle

paroled

Origin and Evolution of parole

First Known Use: 1420 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'parole' originated from the French word 'parole' meaning 'word' or 'speech'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of giving one's word of honor as a prisoner of war to be released under certain conditions, the meaning of 'parole' has evolved to include the supervised release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence.