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parole

[puh-rohl] / pəˈroʊl /
VERB
discharge
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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The parole board consists of 21 commissioners who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate for three-year terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They can can also stop people they believe are on parole or wanted for a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He was detained without limit of time and will only be released if the parole board decides it is safe to do so.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In March 1954, he served three months at Rikers for a parole violation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The judge accepted Ian's plea and then sentenced him to life with no parole.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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