Parole Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Parole

Meaning 1 : a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

    Synonyms : countersign,  password,  watchword,  word
Meaning 2 : a promise

    Synonyms : word,  word of honor
Meaning 3 : (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

Meaning 4 : release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

    Example : The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison