parole

8 points English 6 letters Common Commonness #5,092 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

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 him on parole

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/pɝːˈoʊl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural paroles

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

password watchword word countersign

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

whole control soul hole stole roll role goal bowl patrol cole pole nicole coal mole sole

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Crossword clues

“A watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards. 4. (Law) Oral declaration. See lst Parol, 2.” web-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from PAROLE

are or real la er al pal re per role ear rape

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