parole — the conditional release of a prisoner before their full sentence is completed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the conditional release of a prisoner before their full sentence is completed
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈroʊl/
Korean meaning: 가석방, 조건부 석방
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-롤 (강세: 롤)
Example Sentences
- The cat burglar was granted parole but had to check in with his officer every week - talk about being watched like a hawk!
- She worked hard to get parole and finally achieved her freedom after three years.
- Breaking parole is like breaking a promise to yourself - you end up right back where you started.
parole
NOUN//pəˈroʊl//
the conditional release of a prisoner before their full sentence is completed
Prisoner released early on parole
"Parole is a role you must control — one broken promise takes its toll."
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스어에서 온 말로, 원래는 '말, 약속'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 전쟁 포로가 도망가지 않겠다는 '말'을 하고 석방되던 관습에서 나왔죠.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The cat burglar was granted parole but had to check in with his officer every week - talk about being watched like a hawk!”
“She worked hard to get parole and finally achieved her freedom after three years.”
“Breaking parole is like breaking a promise to yourself - you end up right back where you started.”
“The parole board meeting felt longer than his actual prison sentence!”
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