Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parole-violator

noun
/pəˈroʊl ˌvaɪəˈleɪtə/
Definition
A person who violates the terms of their parole agreement after being released from prison.
Examples
  • After missing his curfew three times, he was labeled a parole violator.
  • The judge decided to send the parole violator back to prison for breaching his release conditions.
Meaning
Parole violators are individuals who have been convicted of a crime and released on parole but fail to adhere to the specific conditions set by the parole board, potentially leading to their return to prison.
Synonyms
  • parolee
  • offender
  • released convict