Definitions
1.nounThe release of a former prisoner under condition of compliance with specific terms."He was released on parole."
2.nounThe amount of time a former prisoner spends on limited release.
3.nounA word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
4.nounLanguage in use, as opposed to language as a system.
5.noun(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.nounA watchword given only to officers of guards; distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
7.nounAn oral declaration; see parol.
8.verbTo release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.