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probation

/ probation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(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
"probation is part of the sentencing process"
Type of:
liberation release freeing
Derived:
probate
Domain:
law jurisprudence
noun Sense 2
a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
Type of:
trial period test period
Derived:
probate
noun Sense 3
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
Type of:
trial period test period
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
9
Times Searched
16
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liberation release freeing trial period test period