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nounparole officer (plural parole officers)
plural parole officers
- A law enforcement officer who supervises offenders who have been released from incarceration and, often, recommends sentencing in courts of law.
Synonyms: probation officer, PO
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA law enforcement officer who supervises offenders who have been released from incarceration and, often, recommends sentencing in courts of law.
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parole officer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parole%20officer
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