probation
(noun)
noun
1. a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
Definition categories: time
2. a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
Definition categories: time
3. (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
Definition categories: act, freeing, liberation, release
Sentences with probation as a noun:
- You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently.
- He got two years probation for robbery.