Parole Violation
/ˈpær.əl vaɪˈoʊ.leɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An instance of failing to comply with the conditions set forth in a parole agreement, potentially resulting in revocation of parole and return to incarceration.
The court held a hearing after the defendant was charged with a parole violation.
Forms
- parole violation
- parole violations
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Commentary
Used specifically in criminal justice contexts to denote breach of parole conditions; clear identification of violated conditions is critical for enforcement proceedings.
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