The release of a prisoner prior to the end of his/her prison term but subject to supervision is known as

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Parole is the release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence but subject to certain conditions and supervision. Probation is similar but is typically used for offenders who have received a sentence of probation instead of a prison term. Release and completing a sentence are both broader terms that can refer to the end of any type of sentence or incarceration, without specific reference to supervision or conditions.

The Release of a Prisoner Prior to the End of His/her