noun Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
He will be on parole for nearly two more years.
noun Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases.
noun A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
noun A watchword or code phrase; a password given only to officers, distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
noun Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
noun The permission for a foreigner who does not meet the technical requirements for a visa to be allowed to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.
noun Alternative form of parol.
verb To conditionally release an incarcerated person before completion of their sentence, subject to ongoing legal custody or supervision and compliance with specified terms of release.