parole

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Synonyms: prole, patrole, parle, parol, parolee, carole, paroli, parola, parore, pyrole, karole

Antonyms: prole, patrole, parle, parol, parolee, carole, paroli, parola, parore, pyrole, karole

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Noun

{{lb|en|with {{m|en|on}}}} 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. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
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. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
{{lb|en|now|historical}} A word of honor, especially given by a [[prisoner of war]], to not engage in combat if released. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
{{lb|en|now|rare}} A [[watchword]] or code phrase; {{i|military}} a password given only to [[officer]]s, distinguished from the [[countersign]], which is given to all guards. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
{{lb|en|linguistics}} Language in use, as opposed to language as a system. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
{{lb|en|US|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.
{{lb|en|legal}} {{alternative form of|en|parol}}.

{{lb|en|transitive|law}} To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.
{{lb|en|intransitive}} To be released on parole.

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