noun
- A promise.
- usage: "he gave his word"
- synonyms: word, word of honor
- A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group.
- usage: "he forgot the password"
- synonyms: password, watchword, word, countersign
- Law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with. (
verb
- Release a criminal from detention and place him on parole.
- usage: "The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"
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