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- pronunciation:
- p
rol
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules.
He was given parole after one year in prison. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
paroles, paroling, paroled |
| definition: |
to free a person from prison according to the rules of parole.
They paroled three prisoners. |
| derivation: |
parolable (adj.) |
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