a word; an oral utterance.-word of promise; word of honor; plighted faith; especially (mil.), promise, upon one's faith and honor, to fulfill stated conditions, as not to bear arms against one's captors, to return to custody, or the like.-a watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards.-oral declaration. see lst parol, 2.-see 2d parol.-to set at liberty on parole; as, to parole prisoners.