noun
a promise
Synonyms
Examples
- he gave his word
noun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
Synonyms
Examples
- he forgot the password
noun
(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
Examples
- The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison