n. & v.
--n.
1. a the release of a prisoner temporarily for a special purpose or completely before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour. b such a promise.
2 a word of honour.
--v.tr. put (a prisoner) on parole.
Phrases and idioms:
on parole released on the terms of parole.
Derivatives:
parolee n.
Etymology: F, word: see PARLANCE