probation
Pronunciation: /ˌpɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃən/
The English word “probation” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.
- A type of sentence where convicted criminals are permitted to continue living in a community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions.
- A testing period of time.
- The act of testing; proof.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English probacioun, from Middle French probation, from Old French probacion, from Latin probatio (“a trying, inspection, examination”), from probare, past participle probatus (“to test, examine”); see probate, probe, prove.
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