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the board
What does the board mean?
The Board of Parole Hearings, which determines whether an inmate is suitable for release. To 'see the board' is to have a parole hearing.
"He goes in front of the board next spring."
Origin
Short for the parole board.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'the board' in prison?
It's short for the parole board, the body that determines whether an inmate is suitable for release.
What does it mean to 'see the board'?
It means to have a parole hearing before the board.
How is 'the board' used in a sentence?
You might say 'He goes in front of the board next spring,' meaning he has a parole hearing then.
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