Parolee

Pronunciation: /pəˈroʊliː/

Definitions of parolee

noun a person who has been released from prison on parole

Example Sentences

A1 The parolee completed their sentence and was released from prison.

A2 The parolee had to check in regularly with their parole officer.

B1 The parolee struggled to find employment after being released.

B2 The parolee successfully completed their parole period without any violations.

C1 The parolee was granted early release due to good behavior.

C2 The parolee successfully reintegrated into society after serving their sentence.

Examples of parolee in a Sentence

formal The parolee was required to check in regularly with their parole officer.

informal The parolee had to report to their parole officer on a regular basis.

slang The parolee had to keep in touch with their PO.

figurative The parolee walked a fine line between freedom and incarceration.

Grammatical Forms of parolee

• past tense: paroled
• plural: parolees
• comparative: more parolee
• superlative: most parolee
• present tense: parolee
• future tense: will be paroling
• perfect tense: have paroled
• continuous tense: is paroling
• singular: parolee
• positive degree: parolee
• infinitive: to parole
• gerund: paroling
• participle: paroling

Origin and Evolution of parolee

First Known Use: 1863 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'parolee' originated from the French word 'parole', meaning 'word' or 'promise'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the legal context to refer to a prisoner who is conditionally released from prison under supervision, the term 'parolee' has evolved to also include individuals released from other forms of custody, such as probation or community service.