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probation

[ proh-bey-shuhn ]

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noun

the act of testing.
the testing or trial of a person's conduct, character, qualifications, or the like.
the state or period of such testing or trial.
Law.
1. a method of dealing with offenders, especially young persons guilty of minor crimes or first offenses, by allowing them to go at large under supervision of a probation officer.
2. the state of having been conditionally released.
Education. a trial period or condition of students in certain educational institutions who are being permitted to redeem failures, misconduct, etc.
the testing or trial of a candidate for membership in a religious body or order, for holy orders, etc.
Archaic. proof.

probation

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a system of dealing with offenders by placing them under the supervision of a probation officer
on probation
1. under the supervision of a probation officer
2. undergoing a test period
a trial period, as for a teacher, religious novitiate, etc
the act of proving or testing
a period during which a new employee may have his employment terminated on the grounds of unsuitability

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First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English probacion, from Latin ��ǲ��پ�ō��- (stem of ��ǲ��پ�ō ); probate, -ion

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Hunter's father is currently on probation but has been granted permission to attend the draft, external with his son.

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But probation officials ignored the order with the backing of the L.A.

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He was freed in 2022 under an early release programme but remains on probation until August.

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All three youths have since been returned to the facility, according to Vicky Waters, the probation department’s communications director.

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In December, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 12 months of probation, according to court records.

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