'Those words' (below-hyperlinked to a discussion started about ex-convicts' voting-rights in Illinois) are built on an even-deeper source ... something crucial that firms the foundation upon which our lexicon stands ...
The word “Ex-Cons” is short for "Ex-Convicts (ie #ExConvicts)" (a word for People who were #Convicted of Crimes (the Ex- added on because they 'have Served their |Sentences' (have |Paid their Debt to Society)).
The word “Convicted” (i.e. |Proven- or |Found Guilty of an Alleged |Offense) is built on ancient words that mean "to Strongly, Forcefully, Concentrated-ly (i.e. Com-) Conquer or -|Fight."
#Convict #Conviction #Convicts #Convicting
The word “Parole” is built on ancient words that mean "a |Throwing |Aside (a Juxtaposition, |Parable)" (or think of it as Repentance—the Words one Speaks in a |Pledge 'to Sin No More' or 'to Commit No Further Crimes' or (re. |Prisoners of War) not to Re-Enlist in the Enemy Army ...
(I'm seeing that the word's also used for Prisoners who get out on Conditional |Release before Full-Term—explains why some people might interpret "a |Criminal out on Parole" as tho it's 'still a Convict').
#Parolee
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