PAROLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
Example: The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison
Categories: Free, Liberate, Release, Unloose, Unloosen, Loose
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
(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
Categories: Liberation, Release, Freeing
Synonyms
Word, Word of honor, Password, Countersign, Parole
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "parole" comes from Ancient Greek παραβολή. It started in Late Latin parabola. Then it appeared in Old French parole, which was borrowed from Middle French parole.
🔗 Related Words
parabola – A related word in the same word family.
parable – A related word in the same word family.
palaver – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.