parole
The origin and history of parole.
Etymology
From Middle French parole, "word, formal promise" — the idea being that a prisoner gives their "word" to behave.
The origin and history of parole.
From Middle French parole, "word, formal promise" — the idea being that a prisoner gives their "word" to behave.
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