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Probation

see synonyms of probation

Noun

1. probation

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

2. probation

a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself

3. probation

(law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court

Example Sentences:
'probation is part of the sentencing process'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Probation

see synonyms of probation
noun
1. 
a system of dealing with offenders by placing them under the supervision of a probation officer
2.  on probation
3. 
a trial period, as for a teacher, religious novitiate, etc
4. 
the act of proving or testing
5. 
a period during which a new employee may have his or her employment terminated on the grounds of unsuitability

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Probation

see synonyms of probation
noun
1. 
a testing or trial, as of a person's character, ability to meet requirements, etc.
2. 
the suspension of sentence of a person convicted but not yet imprisoned, on condition of continued good behavior and regular reporting to a probation officer
3. 
a. 
the status of a person being tested or on trial
a student on probation because of low grades
b. 
the period of testing or trial
4.  Obsolete
proof

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Probation

see synonyms of probation
n.
1. A process or period in which a person's fitness, as for work or membership in a social group, is tested.
2. Law
a. A criminal sentence consisting of a term of imprisonment that is suspended provided certain terms and conditions are met.
b. The status of serving such a criminal sentence.
3. Release of a person from commitment for insanity, subject to reversal in the event of a relapse into insanity.
4. A trial period in which a student is given time to try to redeem failing grades or bad conduct.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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