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noun
Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually, with-on
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noun
Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, uncountable, usually
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noun
A watchword or code phrase; (military) a password given only to officers, distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable, usually
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noun
Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
Qualifier: immigration law
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noun
Alternative form of parol.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually
Topics: law
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verb
To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: law
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verb
To be released on parole.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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noun
(law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: liberation, release, freeing
noun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: password, watchword, word, countersign
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: secret, arcanum, positive identification
noun
a promise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: word, word of honor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: promise
verb
release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
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Broader terms: free, liberate, release, unloose, unloosen, loose
History
Borrowed from Middle French parole (“word, formal promise”), from Old French parole, from Late Latin parabola (“speech”), from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parabola, parable, and palaver.
Across languages
39 source translations are retained for this English entry.
