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parole

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of parole

permission given to a prisoner to leave prison before the end of a sentence usually as a reward for behaving well

The prisoner will be eligible for parole after three years.

He was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of parole

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, pardon, remission, remittal

exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity

commutation, commuting, reprieve

clemency, leniency, mercy

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of parole

conviction, sentence

assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying

castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation

penalty, punishment, retribution

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