The supervised conditional release of a convicted prisoner before expiration of the sentence of imprisonment is called _____________.

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Parole is the supervised conditional release of a convicted prisoner before the expiration of their sentence of imprisonment, usually based on good behavior or other factors. Probation is also a type of supervised release, but it is usually given as a sentence instead of imprisonment or in combination with a shorter prison sentence. A conviction is the result of a trial where a person is found guilty of a crime. A pardon is a form of forgiveness granted by a government or head of state, which overturns a conviction and removes all legal consequences of a crime.

The Supervised Conditional Release of a Convicted Prisoner Before Expiration