WordValeparole
early supervised release from prison
In more detail
1. (noun) an official permission for a prisoner to be released before completing their full sentence, on the condition that they behave well
2. (noun) the period of time during which a released prisoner must follow certain rules and report to authorities
Examples
- 1. He was granted parole after serving five years of his ten-year sentence.
- 2. She will remain on parole for two more years before her record is cleared.
How to use parole
Parole is a legal term describing conditional early release from prison or the period of supervision following such release. It differs from probation in that parole applies to someone already imprisoned, whereas probation is a sentence served in the community. The term is used in formal legal and criminal justice contexts.
Common phrases
- on parole
- parole board
- parole officer
- parole violation
- grant parole
- parole hearing
Synonyms
conditional release · early release · probation · supervised release · temporary release
Opposites
imprisonment · incarceration · detention
Word family
parolee (noun) · parole (verb) · parole (adjective, as in 'parole conditions')
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse parole with probation; remember that parole is for prisoners being released early, while probation is an alternative sentence to imprisonment.
Save this word in WordVale and it comes back for review right before you'd forget it — with pronunciation, real examples, and optional translations. One purchase, no subscription.
Get WordValeFREE 7-DAY TRIAL · iPHONE & iPAD