parole
/pəˈroʊl/
noun
- The temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the end of their sentence, on the condition of good behavior.
- He was granted parole after serving ten years of his sentence.
- The parole board reviews each case carefully before making a decision.
- She was released on parole and must check in with her officer every month.
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verb
- To release a prisoner on parole.
- The committee decided to parole the inmate due to his good conduct in prison.
- The state paroled hundreds of nonviolent offenders to reduce overcrowding.
- He was paroled last year and has been working steadily ever since.