Parol vs. Parole — What's the Difference?

A parol (pronounced [paˈɾol], US: (listen), also written as paról or parul, from Spanish farol, meaning lantern) is a Filipino ornamental lantern displayed during the Christmas season. Parols are traditionally constructed using bamboo and Japanese paper, and are illuminated with candles, oil lamps, or carbide lamps.

Parole is the early release of a prisoner who agrees to abide by certain conditions, originating from the French word "parole" ("speech, spoken words" but also "promise"). The term became associated during the Middle Ages with the release of prisoners who gave their word.

Oral as opposed to written communication

Early release of a prisoner who is then subject to continued monitoring as well as compliance with certain terms and conditions for a specified period.

Expressed or evidenced by an oral statement as opposed to a written document.

The duration of such conditional release.

Word of mouth.

A password used by an officer of the day, an officer on guard, or the personnel commanded by such an officer.

(legal) Verbal, oral, informal.

Word of honor, especially that of a prisoner of war who is granted freedom only after promising not to engage in combat until formally exchanged.

A word; an oral utterance.

(Linguistics) The act of speaking; a particular utterance or word.

(legal) Oral declaration; word of mouth.

To release (a prisoner) on parole.

(legal) A writing not under seal.

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.

An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.

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.

A word; an oral utterance.

A word of honor, especially given by a prisoner of war, to not engage in combat if released.

Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal.

A watchword or code phrase; military a password given only to officers, distinguished from the countersign, which is given to all guards.

Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence.

(linguistics) Language in use, as opposed to language as a system.

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.

(legal) parol

To release (a prisoner) on the understanding that s/he checks in regularly and obeys the law.

A word; an oral utterance.

Word of promise; word of honor; plighted faith;

A watchword given only to officers of guards; - distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards.

Oral declaration. See 1st Parol, 2.

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.

A document authorizing a parole{5}.

See 2d Parol.

To set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners.

A promise;

A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group;

(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

Release a criminal from detention and place him on parole;