probation

noun

pro·ba·tion prō-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce probation (audio)

: critical examination and evaluation or subjection to such examination and evaluation

: subjection of an individual to a period of testing and trial to ascertain fitness (as for a job or school)

: the action of suspending the sentence of a convicted offender and giving the offender freedom during good behavior under the supervision of a probation officer

: the state or a period of being subject to probation

probational

prō-ˈbā-shnəl How to pronounce probation (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

probationally adverb

probationary

prō-ˈbā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce probation (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

As a new employee, I will be on probation for three months. He hoped that the judge would grant him probation. He was sentenced to one year's probation. He was sent back to prison for violating his probation. She was arrested while on probation. Instead of firing her, they put her on probation. The student was placed on probation for copying test answers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web He was later sentenced to 30 days of jail time and probation.

Bradford Betz, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 The lack of evidence led the DA’s office to agree to a plea deal, giving Blevins a split sentence and probation, according to media reports.

John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 Nancy Pelosi’s husband received a sentence of jail and probation for DUI.

Jason Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 The felony Pryor faces offers the possibility of jail time or probation.

William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 In relation to the shoplifting arrest, she was sentenced in October 2015 to probation, community service and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 Maryland’s division of parole and probation said OK.

Paul Duggan, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Petraeus was sentenced to two years' probation and a $100,000 fine.

Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2022 Judge James Jamo sentenced Varrone to one year in the Ingham County Jail with no possibility of early release and three years’ probation, Nessel said.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 July 2022 See More

Legal Definition

probation

noun

pro·ba·tion prō-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce probation (audio)

: subjection to a period of evaluation and possible termination at the commencement of employment in a position for which one's fitness is to be determined

: subjection to a period of review in the course of employment or education as a result of a violation of standards and with the possibility of dismissal if standards are not met

: the suspension of all or part of a sentence and its replacement by freedom subject to specific conditions and the supervision of a probation officer

it is the intent of the legislature that the granting of probation shall be a matter of grace conferring no vested right to its continuance

Michigan Statutes Annotated

called also community supervision

compare diversion, parole

: probation as a sentence in itself

: the period or state of being subject to probation

arrested while on probation

单词	probation
释义	probation noun pro·ba·tion prō-ˈbā-shən 1 : critical examination and evaluation or subjection to such examination and evaluation 2 a : subjection of an individual to a period of testing and trial to ascertain fitness (as for a job or school) b : the action of suspending the sentence of a convicted offender and giving the offender freedom during good behavior under the supervision of a probation officer c : the state or a period of being subject to probation probational prō-ˈbā-shnəl -shə-nᵊl adjective probationally adverb probationary prō-ˈbā-shə-ˌner-ē adjective Synonyms delving disquisition examen examination exploration inquest inquiry inquisition investigation probe probing research study See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences As a new employee, I will be on probation for three months. He hoped that the judge would grant him probation. He was sentenced to one year's probation. He was sent back to prison for violating his probation. She was arrested while on probation. Instead of firing her, they put her on probation. The student was placed on probation for copying test answers. See More Recent Examples on the Web He was later sentenced to 30 days of jail time and probation. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 The lack of evidence led the DA’s office to agree to a plea deal, giving Blevins a split sentence and probation, according to media reports. John Sharp \| Jsharp@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 Nancy Pelosi’s husband received a sentence of jail and probation for DUI. Jason Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 The felony Pryor faces offers the possibility of jail time or probation. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 In relation to the shoplifting arrest, she was sentenced in October 2015 to probation, community service and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 Maryland’s division of parole and probation said OK. Paul Duggan, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Petraeus was sentenced to two years' probation and a $100,000 fine. Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2022 Judge James Jamo sentenced Varrone to one year in the Ingham County Jail with no possibility of early release and three years’ probation, Nessel said. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English probacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French probation, from Latin probation-, probatio, from probare First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing probation probation officer put/placed on probation on probation probation officer put/placed on probation on probation Kids Definition probation noun pro·ba·tion prō-ˈbā-shən 1 : the condition of being closely watched and evaluated for a period of time or the period of time during which this happens 2 : the early release of a prisoner on certain conditions Legal Definition probation noun pro·ba·tion prō-ˈbā-shən 1 a : subjection to a period of evaluation and possible termination at the commencement of employment in a position for which one's fitness is to be determined b : subjection to a period of review in the course of employment or education as a result of a violation of standards and with the possibility of dismissal if standards are not met 2 a : the suspension of all or part of a sentence and its replacement by freedom subject to specific conditions and the supervision of a probation officer it is the intent of the legislature that the granting of probation shall be a matter of grace conferring no vested right to its continuance Michigan Statutes Annotated called also community supervision compare diversion, parole b : probation as a sentence in itself c : the period or state of being subject to probation arrested while on probation History and Etymology for probation Middle French, critical examination and evaluation, from Latin probation- probatio, from probare to test, approve, prove probation noun as in investigation a systematic search for the truth or facts about something a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance investigation examination inquiry exploration study inspection research probe probing inquisition inquest audit examen disquisition diagnosis survey interrogation hearing questionnaire trial checkup delving quest rehearing query poll challenge grilling reinvestigation question check cross-examination quiz going-over questionary feeler self-examination self-scrutiny self-reflection self-questioning self-exploration soul-searching
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probation

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Phrases Containing probation

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