Definition
parolable
adjective
- eligible for or capable of being released on parole
Usage: legal term; typically used in criminal justice contexts
Examples
- The prisoner was deemed parolable after serving half his sentence.
- Not all felonies result in parolable sentences.
- The judge determined that the defendant was parolable under state law.
- Life sentences are sometimes parolable depending on jurisdiction.
- The parole board reviews parolable inmates annually.