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What does parole mean?

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Noun
  1. The release of a former prisoner under condition of compliance with specific terms.
  2. The amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release.
  3. (archaic) A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
  4. (linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
  5. (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.
  6. A watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
  7. (law) An oral declaration; see parol.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.
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