Parolee (noun)

A person who has been released from prison before the expiration of their sentence on the promise of good behavior.

Origin:

French, from paroler to speak, from latin parabolare to speak in parables, from parabola parable.

Examples:

1. He was a parolee, and had to check in with his parole officer every week.
2. The parolee was given strict guidelines to follow while on parole.
3. She was denied a job because of her status as a parolee.
4. The parolee struggled to find housing because of his criminal record.
5. The parolee was returned to prison for violating the terms of his parole.