parole
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.
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« Don de la parole », « charisme », méthodes innovantes… Comment Kompany a conquis le Bayern Munich après avoir été méprisé
I hope this cocksucker really likes doing those pushups and squats, because that's the only thing he'll have the space to do once he's convicted of war crimes and sentenced to life without parole .
Well, pedos deserve life without parole, if I’m feeling generous. And those who aid and abet them deserve harsh treatment.
"Une réunion entre élus ne suffit pas à désigner un candidat qui peut l'emporter face à l'extrême droite. La meilleure méthode, c'est de faire appel au peuple de gauche." Avec Sophie Taillé-Polian, porte-parole de…
No, infatti, non sono nemmeno dei dintorni e francamente sono abbastanza digiuno di giochi di parole localistici di qualsiasi parte d'Italia, a parte "Ciccio non xe per barca" che si dice a Grado per significare che u…
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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.
He was released on parole.
“Torre Annunziata, si dimette il sindaco Corrado Cuccurullo dopo le «parole» del Procuratore Capo #Corradocuccurullo #Dimissioni #Nunziofragliasso #Procura”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Le gouvernement prendra la parole la semaine prochaine pour "changer l'échelle" des aides face à l'augmentation des prix des carburants. ➡️ https://l.lejdc.fr/TAA”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Sacramento man granted parole for 1995 murder – Daily Democrat https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ca/300930/ The Board of Parole Hearings commissioners granted parole to Michael Todd last week, according to the Yolo County…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Through a California Public Records Act request, CDCR has provided additional information concerning Board of Parole Hearings Deputy Commissioner Mary Dang:”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(now, historical) A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
"parole" is an old or dialect word meaning a word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released. If your teen uses it, they have most likely picked it up from a book, video game, period drama, or a regional grandparent rather than a modern peer group. There is no cause for concern here; the word is largely out of contemporary teen usage. If it appears in a school text, it is being studied for vocabulary or historical context. You can treat it like any other archaic vocabulary item.
"parole" is obsolete or literary English meaning a word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "a word of honor" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to use "parole" in modern conversation; it will sound strange or theatrical. Recognise it in older texts, but use the modern equivalent when speaking. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
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(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.
He will be on parole for nearly two more years.
“« Don de la parole », « charisme », méthodes innovantes… Comment Kompany a conquis le Bayern Munich après avoir été méprisé”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I hope this cocksucker really likes doing those pushups and squats, because that's the only thing he'll have the space to do once he's convicted of war crimes and sentenced to life without parole .”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Well, pedos deserve life without parole, if I’m feeling generous. And those who aid and abet them deserve harsh treatment.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"Une réunion entre élus ne suffit pas à désigner un candidat qui peut l'emporter face à l'extrême droite. La meilleure méthode, c'est de faire appel au peuple de gauche." Avec Sophie Taillé-Polian, porte-parole de la campagne”
— Bluesky· May 2026“No, infatti, non sono nemmeno dei dintorni e francamente sono abbastanza digiuno di giochi di parole localistici di qualsiasi parte d'Italia, a parte "Ciccio non xe per barca" che si dice a Grado per significare che uno non è adatto alla mansione assegnatagli. E nessun altro.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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