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Probation
01
(law) a specific supervised period of time outside prison granted to a criminal, given they do not break a law during this period
02
a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
03
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
Example
The judge sentenced the defendant to three years of probation instead of imprisonment.
She successfully completed her probation and was eligible for expungement of her criminal record.
The probation officer monitors the offender's compliance with the terms of probation.
Violating the terms of probation can result in additional penalties or imprisonment.
The magistrate may give a probation order instead of a jail sentence for certain non-violent offenses.
