- probation - a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
--1 is a kind of trial period, test period
- probation - a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
--2 is a kind of trial period, test period
Derived form: verb probate1 - 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"
--3 is a kind of liberation, release, freeing
Derived form: verb probate1 - probation - a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself