Parole and Ransom

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Parole verb - Release a criminal from detention and place him on parole.

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Ransom and parole are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ransom" instead a verb "Parole".

Nearby Words: paroled, parolee, paroling

Ransom verb - To free from captivity or punishment by paying a price.

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Parole and ransom are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Parole" instead a verb "Ransom".

Nearby Words: ransomed, ransoming

This seems odd to Western readers, as Europe has a long tradition of parole, ransom and prisoner exchange, but was actually just business as usual in premodern China.

Source: Literature / The Art of War
His reputation for honesty was such that when captured by the English, he was released on parole to collect his ransom and he found someone to pay it, true to his word.

Source: Knight in Shining Armor

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