n.
- the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour.
- historical a prisoner of war's word of honour to return to custody or act as a non-belligerent if released.
- Linguistics the actual language used by people. Contrasted with langue.
v.
release (a prisoner) on parole.
Derivative
Etymology
C15: from OFr., lit. ‘word’, from eccles. L. parabola ‘speech’.