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