[pəˈrəʊl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour
(e.g: he committed a burglary while on parole)

- the actual linguistic behaviour or performance of individuals, in contrast to the linguistic system of a community


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from Old French, literally ‘word’, also ‘formal promise’, from ecclesiastical Latin parabola ‘speech’; compare with parol

[pəˈrəʊl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- release (a prisoner) on parole
(e.g: he was paroled after serving nine months of a two-year sentence)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from Old French, literally ‘word’, also ‘formal promise’, from ecclesiastical Latin parabola ‘speech’; compare with parol