adj ·see 2d parol.
2. parole ·noun a word; an oral utterance.
3. parole ·noun oral declaration. ·see lst parol, 2.
4. parole ·vt to set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners.
5. parole ·noun a watchword given only to officers of guards;
distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards.
6. parole ·noun word of promise; word of honor; plighted faith; especially (mil.), promise, upon one's faith and honor, to fulfill stated conditions, as not to bear arms against one's captors, to return to custody, or the like.