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English noun: probation | |||
| 1. | probation (time) a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | test period, trial period | ||
| 2. | probation (time) a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | test period, trial period | ||
| 3. | probation (act) (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 | ||
| Samples | Probation is part of the sentencing process. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | freeing, liberation, release | ||
| Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
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