Probation Definition & Meaning
probation
- noun
- a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
- a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
- (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"
"Probation" in song lyrics
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"No probation"
Beanie Sigel f/ Oschino & Sparks — Tales of a Hustler pt. 2 -
"I whip it in trial everytime, I ain't taking probation"
Chopper City Boyz f/ B.G. — Make 'Em Mad -
"I thought thugs ran the nation until I got on probation,"
C-Murder — I Remember
Words that rhyme with probation
Usage tips for "probation"
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- What does probation mean?
- a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself (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"
- What part of speech is probation?
- Probation is a noun.
- How many definitions does probation have?
- Probation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).