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parole

/pəˈrəʊl/

Traduction: Nom ayant plusieurs sens : une promesse ou une parole donnée sur l'honneur ; un mot de passe secret connu seulement d'un groupe restreint ; ou, dans un contexte juridique, la libération conditionnelle d'un prisonnier avant la fin de sa peine sous certaines conditions., Verbe signifiant libérer un prisonnier, de manière temporaire ou définitive, avant la fin de sa peine, à condition qu'il respecte certaines obligations.

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noun

/pəˈrəʊl/C1formallegal
  • frNom ayant plusieurs sens : une promesse ou une parole donnée sur l'honneur ; un mot de passe secret connu seulement d'un groupe restreint ; ou, dans un contexte juridique, la libération conditionnelle d'un prisonnier avant la fin de sa peine sous certaines conditions.

A noun with multiple meanings: a promise or word of honor; a secret password known only to a restricted group; or, in legal contexts, the conditional release of a prisoner before the end of their sentence, subject to certain terms.

  1. A promiseB2formal

    A formal promise or word of honor, often given in a solemn context.

    frpromesse solennelle

    • He gave his parole that he would not reveal the secret.
    • The knight was released on his parole to return with the ransom.
    • She accepted his parole as a guarantee of his good intentions.

    Synonymesassurancepledgepromisevowwordword of honor

  2. Secret word or passwordB2formal

    A secret word or phrase used as a password or identifier among a restricted group.

    frMot de passe secret

    • The spy gave the correct parole to gain entry to the meeting.
    • Only those who knew the parole could access the hidden chamber.
    • The soldiers used a daily parole to identify each other in the dark.

    Synonymescountersignpasswordshibbolethwatchwordword

  3. Conditional release from prisonB1formallegal

    The conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, subject to certain restrictions and supervision.

    frlibération conditionnelle

    • He was released on parole after serving five years of his sentence.
    • The parole board denied her application for early release.
    • Violating the terms of parole can result in a return to prison.
Formes
  • paroles plural form
  • paroles' possessive plural form
  • parole's possessive singular form

verb

/pəˈroʊl/C1formallegal
  • frVerbe signifiant libérer un prisonnier, de manière temporaire ou définitive, avant la fin de sa peine, à condition qu'il respecte certaines obligations.

A verb meaning to release a prisoner temporarily or permanently before the end of their sentence, subject to certain conditions.

  1. Release on paroleB2formal

    To release a prisoner from detention before the end of their sentence, subject to certain conditions and supervision.

    frLibérer sous condition

    • The board decided to parole the inmate after ten years.
    • He was paroled under strict conditions.
    • The judge refused to parole the dangerous offender.

    Antonymesconfinedetainholdimprisonincarceratejail

Formes
  • paroled past participle
  • paroled past simple
  • paroling present participle
  • paroles third person singular