PAROLE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitiles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with
    Hypernyms(s) parole is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he forgot the password
    Hypernyms(s) parole is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • a promise
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he gave his word
    Hypernyms(s) parole is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

PAROLE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
    Usage Example(s)
    • The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison
    Hypernyms(s) parole is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)