Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person released from prison on parole: A "parolee" is an individual who has been conditionally released from a correctional institution before the completion of their full sentence. This release is granted on the promise of good behavior and adherence to specific rules and supervision.

Usage

• The term "parolee" is used to specifically identify a person who is under the supervision of a parole officer and is serving the remainder of their sentence in the community.
• It is a formal term commonly used in legal, criminal justice, and social service contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The parolee must report to his officer every week.
  • Support programs are available to help parolees reintegrate into society.
  • The new law increased the level of monitoring for violent parolees.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on parole" vs. "parolee": While "to be on parole" describes the conditional release status, "parolee" is the noun for the person in that status.
  • He is a parolee. / He is on parole.

Variants and Related Words

• Parole (n): The conditional release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence.
  • The board granted him parole after ten years.
• Probationer (n): A person who is serving a sentence of probation, often instead of imprisonment, or a trial period. (Note: A probationer is similar but not always identical to a parolee, as probation is often an alternative to incarceration, while parole follows a period of imprisonment).

Synonyms

• Ex-convict: A former prisoner. (This is a broader term that does not specify the conditional release status).
• Released prisoner: A general term for someone let out of prison.

Related Phrases

• To violate parole: To break the conditions of one's parole, which can result in being returned to prison.
  • He was sent back to prison after he violated his parole.
• Parole officer: The official who supervises parolees.
  • The parolee met with his parole officer as required.

Noun

1. someone released on probation or on parole