probation

Noun
  1. A trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership (synset 115322715)
    is a type of: test period, trial period - a period of time during which someone or something is tested
  2. A trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself (synset 115322546)
    is a type of: test period, trial period - a period of time during which someone or something is tested
  3. (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 (synset 101260931)
    "probation is part of the sentencing process"
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: freeing, liberation, release - the act of liberating someone or something

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