Pronunciation: /pəˈroʊl/
noun a conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence
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
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.
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.
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