parole

[pə.ˈɹəʊɫ][pə.ˈɹoʊɫ]

noun

  1. 1

    The release of a former prisoner under condition of compliance with specific terms.

    “He was released on parole.”
  2. 2

    The amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release.

  3. 3

    A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.

  4. 4

    Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.

  5. 5

    (immigration law) The permission for a foreigner who does not meet the technical requirements for a visa to be allowed to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.

  6. 6

    A watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.

  7. 7

    An oral declaration; see parol.

verb

  1. 1

    To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.

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