Dictionary Check: parole

"parole" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

a promise

Example: "he gave his word"
Synonyms:
noun

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

Example: "he forgot the password"
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

verb

release a criminal from detention and place them on parole

Example: "The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"

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