Definition, Meaning & Anagrams | English word PAROLE
PAROLE
Definitions of PAROLE
- (with on) 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. [from 17th c.]
- 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. [from 17th c.]
- (now, historical) A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released. [from 17th c.]
- (now, rare) A watchword or code phrase; (military) a password given only to officers, distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards. [from 18th c.]
- (linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system. [from 20th c.]
- (US, immigration law) 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.
- (legal) Alternative form of parol.
- (transitive, law) To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.
Number of letters
6
Is palindrome
No
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