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plural of parole
as in pardons
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.

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verb

present tense third-person singular of parole

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Recent Examples of paroles
Verb
Although their paroles were denied, the brothers can ask the parole board to review the case for errors, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Comer has questioned the former president’s use of the autopen for pardons and executive orders and whether his aides covered up his cognitive decline.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Newsom has issued 247 pardons, 160 commutations and 42 reprieves since taking office, his office said.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
  • What rescues the film from tedium are the characterizations, which are well-drawn even under the briefest circumstances.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Paroles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paroles. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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