 probation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself | |
| Related terms: | test_period probate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership | |
| Related terms: | test_period | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (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 | |
| Examples: | "probation is part of the sentencing process" |
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| Related terms: | liberation law | |
| Similar spelling: |
probationer probationary privation probative probate probate_will prefatory propitious probity privateness private Prevatt prefatorial |
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