parolee

noun

pa·​rol·​ee pə-ˌrō-ˈlē How to pronounce parolee (audio)
-ˈrō-(ˌ);
ˌper-ə-ˈlē,
ˌpa-rə- How to pronounce parolee (audio)
: one released on parole

Examples of parolee in a Sentence

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The ankle monitor put the 30-year-old parolee right at the spot where Agudelo, 44, was found at the exact time police believe she was attacked on May 16, cops said. Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025 Most Ukrainian parolees are employed, often in high-demand sectors. Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 There are about 4,000 Ukrainians in Charlotte who are protected status holders and parolees. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2025 Michel identified the parolee as 26-year-old Jeremy Sanchez. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for parolee

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parolee was in 1903

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“Parolee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parolee. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

parolee

noun
: an individual released on parole

Legal Definition

parolee

noun
: a prisoner released on parole

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