Definitions

1. noun

A promise or pledge, especially one made under duress or to secure a prisoner’s release.

“The prisoner’s family negotiated a parol with the kidnappers to secure their son’s safe return.”

2. noun

A promise or agreement, especially one made by a person under duress or obligation.

“The parol between the two companies was broken when one side failed to uphold their end of the agreement.”

3. noun

A conditional release of a prisoner, especially one who is allowed to leave jail temporarily under supervision.

“The prisoner was granted a parol to attend his grandmother’s funeral under strict supervision.”

4. verb

To release or allow a prisoner to leave jail temporarily under supervision.

“The judge decided to parol the prisoner for a limited time to allow them to attend family functions.”

5. verb

To secure the release of a prisoner by making a promise or agreement.

“The family paroled the prisoner’s safe return to the kidnappers in exchange for their son’s freedom.”