Plural of parole
regular plural
The plural of parole is paroles.
Forms of parole
| Singular | parole /pəˈɹəʊl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | paroles |
| Countable | usually uncountable |
Meaning of parole
- noun 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.
- noun 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.
- noun A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.
Questions about the plural of parole
- What is the plural of parole?
- The plural of parole is paroles.
- Is parole countable?
- Parole is usually an uncountable noun; its plural is used for kinds or examples of it.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: parole (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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