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probation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | test period, trial period |
| Derivation | probate, probationary |
probation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | trial period, test period |
| Derivation | probationary |
probation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
(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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | release, liberation, freeing |
| Derivation | probate |
probation is part of the sentencing process.
Examples of probation
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A federal judge also sentenced him to three years probation, ending in May 2012.
From the dailyherald.com
On Wednesday, NASCAR placed the drivers on probation for the rest of the season.
From the charlotteobserver.com
He was sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house and two years probation in March.
From the thenewstribune.com
There could be other hurdles, such as getting approval from a probation officer.
From the stltoday.com
Everything seems to be working well for him, no problems with the probation guy.
From the usatoday.com
Patrick has also proposed putting a professional manager in charge of probation.
From the boston.com
Pierce must complete 300 hours of community service and six months of probation.
From the freep.com
He was on probation after agreeing last year to plead guilty to felony menacing.
From the denverpost.com
He was sentenced to a year in jail, which was suspended for two years probation.
From the chron.com
- A trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
- A trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
- (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"
- (probatory) probative: tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation; "evidence should only be excluded if its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect"
- Probation is a sentence which may be imposed by a criminal court, in lieu of incarceration. A criminal who is "on probation" could be considered as convicted of a crime, but has served only part of the sentence in prison, or has not served time at all. ...
- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a semi- voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. ...
- In a workplace setting, probation is a status given to new employees of a company or business. This status allows a supervisor or other company manager to closely evaluate the progress and skills of the newly hired worker, determine appropriate assignments and monitor other aspects of the ...
- A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance; A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions; The act ...
- (probational) probationary
