noun
- the conditional release of a prisoner before the full sentence is served
Usage: legal term
verb
- to release a prisoner on parole
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The prisoner was granted parole after serving half his sentence.
- She will be eligible for parole in three years.
- The parole board reviewed his case carefully.
- He violated the terms of his parole and was sent back to prison.
- The judge decided to parole the first-time offender.
- They paroled him on condition that he attend counseling sessions.