Parole — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /pə-ˈrōl/ pa·role

Meaning & Definition of Parole

Parole (noun)

  1. a promise made with or confirmed by a pledge of one's honor; especially, the promise of a prisoner of war to fulfill stated conditions in consideration of their release
  2. a watchword given only to officers of the guard and of the day
  3. a conditional release of a prisoner serving an indeterminate or unexpired sentence

Parole (verb)

  1. to release (a prisoner) on parole

Parole (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. permission given to a prisoner to leave prison before the end of a sentence usually as a reward for behaving well

    "The prisoner will be eligible for parole after three years."

    "He was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole."

    similar: acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication, absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, pardon, remission, remittal, condonation, exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity, commutation, commuting, reprieve, clemency, leniency, mercy
    opposite: conviction, sentence, assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying, castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation, penalty, punishment, retribution

Parole (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in save, bail (out)

    similar: bail (out), deliver, ransom, redeem, rescue, save, discharge, disenthrall, emancipate, enfranchise, enlarge, free, liberate, loose, loosen, manumit, release, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter, disembarrass, disencumber, disengage, disentangle, extricate, unshackle
    opposite: bind, confine, enchain, fetter, restrain, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel, commit, immure, imprison, incarcerate, intern, jail, lock (up), conquer, enslave, subdue, subjugate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Parole

The most common words with a similar meaning to Parole:

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication, absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, pardon, remission, remittal, condonation, exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity, commutation, commuting, reprieve, clemency, leniency, mercy, bail (out), deliver, ransom, redeem, rescue, save, discharge, disenthrall, emancipate, enfranchise, enlarge, free, liberate, loose, loosen, manumit, release, spring, unbind

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Parole

Words with the opposite meaning of Parole:

conviction, sentence, assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying, castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation, penalty, punishment, retribution, bind, confine, enchain, fetter, restrain, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel, commit, immure, imprison, incarcerate, intern, jail, lock (up)

Word Forms of Parole

Inflections: paroled, paroling

Derived words: parole (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Parole

borrowed from French, "speech, expression in words, word, promise," going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Romance *paraula, going back to Late Latin parabola "comparison, allegory, proverb, discourse, speech"; (sense 4) after the use of parole in this sense by Ferdinand de saussure in Cours de linguistique générale (1916) parable

First known use: 1531

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Parole

  • Topics: Law, Politics & Society

Words & Phrases Containing Parole

fatti maschii, parole femine

Frequently Asked Questions about Parole

What does "Parole" mean?

"Parole" means a promise made with or confirmed by a pledge of one's honor; especially, the promise of a prisoner of war to fulfill stated conditions in consideration of their release. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a promise made with or confirmed by a pledge of one's honor; especially, the promise of a prisoner of war to fulfill stated conditions in consideration of their release. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Parole"?

Other words for "Parole" include acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication, absolution, amnesty, forgiveness and pardon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Parole" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Parole"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Parole". Common alternatives include acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication, absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, pardon, remission and remittal.

What is the opposite of "Parole"?

Antonyms of "Parole" include conviction, sentence, assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying and castigation.

How do you use "Parole" in a sentence?

Examples of "Parole" in a sentence: "The prisoner will be eligible for parole after three years."; "He was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole.".

Is "Parole" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Parole" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Parole"?

"Parole" is pronounced /pə-ˈrōl/ and divided into syllables as pa·role.

What is the origin of the word "Parole"?

"Parole" comes from borrowed from French, "speech, expression in words, word, promise," going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Romance *paraula, going back to Late Latin parabola "comparison, allegory, proverb, discourse, speech"; (sense 4) after the use of parole in this sense by Ferdinand de saussure in Cours de linguistique générale (1916) parable. First known use: 1531.