The parole
Example: Parole allows conditional release from prison
Definition
"Parole" is the conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, allowing them to serve the remainder of the sentence under supervision and specific terms outside of prison.
Etymology
The word "parole" comes from the Old French word meaning 'word' or 'promise.' It originally referred to a prisoner's word of honor to abide by certain conditions upon release. Did you know that 'parole' literally means a promise, reflecting the trust placed in the released individual?
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"The parole" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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