probation

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Noun probation has 3 senses

probation - a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
--₁ is a kind of trial period, test period
probation - a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
--₂ is a kind of trial period, test period

Derived form: verb probate₁
probation - (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"
--₃ is a kind of liberation, release, freeing

Derived form: verb probate₁

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