Main entry: parole
Definition: (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
Main entry: parole, password, countersign, word, watchword
Definition: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
Usage: he forgot the password
Main entry: parole, word, word of honor
Definition: a promise
Usage: he gave his word
Main entry: parole
Definition: release a criminal from detention and place him on parole
Usage: The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison