C1nounformalcrimelaw
US/pəˈroʊl/
UK/pəˈrəʊl/
permission for a prisoner to leave prison early if they promise to behave well
In context
He was released on parole after serving six years of his sentence.
The parole board will decide next month whether she can leave prison.
If you break the terms of your parole, you may be sent back to prison.
Words that go with parole
noun + preposition
- on paroleThe man is on parole and must report to an officer weekly.
- release on paroleHis release on parole surprised the victim's family.
noun + noun
- parole boardThe parole board rejected his request.
- parole officerShe meets her parole officer every Monday.
verb + noun
- violate paroleHe was arrested for violating parole.
adjective + preposition
- eligible for parolePrisoners become eligible for parole after serving half their sentence.