Probation vs. Parole
Probationnoun
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance
Probationnoun
(legal) A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions
Probationnoun
(archaic) The act of testing; proof
Probationnoun
The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof.
Probationnoun
Any proceeding designed to ascertain truth, to determine character, qualification, etc.; examination; trial; as, to engage a person on probation.
Probationnoun
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
Probationnoun
a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
Probationnoun
(law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court;
Probation
Probation in criminal law is a period of supervision over an offender, ordered by the court instead of serving time in prison. In some jurisdictions, the term probation applies only to community sentences (alternatives to incarceration), such as suspended sentences.
Parolenoun
}} Originally, one's oath or word of honour, given as a condition of release from custody; now specifically, describing the release of a former prisoner under certain conditions, especially the promise of good behaviour.
Parolenoun
Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases.
Parolenoun
A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
Parolenoun
A watchword or code phrase; military a password given only to officers, distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.
Parolenoun
(linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.
Parolenoun
The permission for a foreigner who does not meet the technical requirements for a visa to be allowed to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds.
Parolenoun
(legal) parol
Paroleverb
To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.
Parolenoun
A word; an oral utterance.
Parolenoun
Word of promise; word of honor; plighted faith;
Parolenoun
A watchword given only to officers of guards; - distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards.
Parolenoun
Oral declaration. See 1st Parol, 2.
Parolenoun
The release of a prisoner from confinement prior to the end of the original sentence, conditioned on good behavior and often with other specific conditions, such as not to associate with known criminals. Such early release is common where the sentence provides a minimum and maximum term; as, he was released on parole after three years of his five-year sentence; he is out on parole.
Parolenoun
A document authorizing a parole{5}.
Paroleadjective
See 2d Parol.
Paroleverb
To set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners.
Parolenoun
a promise;
Parolenoun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group;
Parolenoun
(law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitiles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with
Paroleverb
release a criminal from detention and place him on parole;
Parole
Parole is the early release of a prisoner who agrees to abide by certain conditions, originating from the French word ( but also ). The term became associated during the Middle Ages with the release of prisoners who gave their word.
