Definition of probation Probation

/pɹowbejˈʃʌn/ - [prowbeyshun] - pro•ba•tion

We found 14 definitions of probation from 6 different sources.

What does probation mean?

Noun Plural: probations
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"
		freeing, liberation, release the act of liberating someone or something
		jurisprudence, law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
probation - a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
		test period, trial period a period of time during which someone or something is tested
probation - a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
		test period, trial period a period of time during which someone or something is tested

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probation (Noun)
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance.
probation (Noun)
A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions.
probation (Noun)
The act of testing; proof.

probation (n.)
The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof.
probation (n.)
Any proceeding designed to ascertain truth, to determine character, qualification, etc.; examination; trial; as, to engage a person on probation.
probation (n.)
The novitiate which a person must pass in a convent, to probe his or her virtue and ability to bear the severities of the rule.
probation (n.)
The trial of a ministerial candidate's qualifications prior to his ordination, or to his settlement as a pastor.
probation (n.)
Moral trial; the state of man in the present life, in which he has the opportunity of proving his character, and becoming qualified for a happier state.

probation
prō-bā′shun, n. act of proving: any proceeding to elicit truth, &c.: trial: time of trial: moral trial: noviciate.—adjs. Probā′tional, Probā′tionary, relating to probation or trial.—n. Probā′tioner, one who is on probation or trial: (Scot.) one licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate.—adjs. Prō′bative, Prō′batory, serving for proof or trial: relating to proof.—n. Probā′tor, an examiner.—The doctrine of future probation, the doctrine that the gospel will be preached in another life to the unregenerate dead or to those who never heard it in life. [Fr.,—L.]