Look up: Probation


  1. probation
    [n] - a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership 2. [n] - a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself 3. [n] - (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisonin...
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=probation

  2. Probation
    a form of punishment that allows the offender to be supervised by a probation officer in the community instead of being locked up, and deal with issues related to the crime(s) they have committed - this applies to adults only, Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) do the same for young people
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  3. probation
    In law, the placing of offenders under supervision of probation officers in the community, as an alternative to prison. There are strict limits placed on travel, associations,...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688

  4. Probation
    Pro·ba'tion noun [ Latin probatio , from probare to try, examine, prove: confer French probation . See Prove .] 1. The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof. [ Obsolete] « When by miracle God...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/165

  5. probation
    noun (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 p...
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=probation

  6. probation
    noun a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=probation

  7. 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. • (n.) The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof. • (n.) The trial of a ministerial candidate`s qualificati...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/probation/

  8. probation
    correctional method under which the sentences of selected offenders may be conditionally suspended upon the promise of good behaviour and agreement ... [2 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/116

  9. probation
    probation 1. A method of dealing with offenders; especially, young people who are guilty of minor crimes or first offenses, by allowing them to go at large under supervision of a probation officer. 2. The state of having been conditionally released by a court. 3. A trial period or condition for stud...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3582/3

  10. Probation
    [workplace] In a workplace setting, probation is a status given to new employees of a company or business.It is widely termed as Probation Period of an employee. This status allows a supervisor or other company manager to closely evaluate the progress and skills of the newly hired worker, de...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probation_(workplace)



  1. Probation
    Probation literally means testing of behaviour or abilities. In a legal sense, an offender on probation is ordered to follow certain conditions set forth by the court, often under the supervision of a probation officer. Offenders are ordinarily required to refrain from subsequent possession of fire...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probation

  2. Probation
    A status imposed on students whose work is unsatisfactory until they improve their performance or are asked to leave the program or institution.
    Found op http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US5/REF/glossary.html

  3. probation
    probation, method by which the punishment of a convicted offender is conditionally suspended. The offender must remain in the community and under the supervision of a probation officer, who is usually a court-appointed official. In theory, probation is not a form of leniency but is intended for offe...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0840195.html

  4. Probation
    The release into the community of a defendant who has been found guilty of a crime, typically under certain conditions, such as paying a fine, doing community service or attending a drug treatment program. Violation of the conditions can result in incarceration. In the employment context, probation ...
    Found op http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/p091.htm

  5. Probation
    It refers to an advantage, certain freedom or an oppurtunity given by the judicial officers to the convict in terms of shorter sentence, or early release from the prison. The judge can provide such an allowance on the basis of the good behavious of the convict, who would still be in the eye or vigil...
    Found op http://www.legal-explanations.com/definitions/probation.htm

  6. probation
    n. a chance to remain free (or serve only a short time) given by a judge to a person convicted of a crime instead of being sent to jail or prison, provided the person can be good. Probation is only given under specific court-ordered terms, such as performing public service work, staying away from li...
    Found op http://dictionary.law.com/Default.xhtml?selected=1620

  7. probation
    In law, the placing of offenders under supervision of probation officers in the community, as an alternative to prison
    Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0005115.html

  8. Probation
    Courts pronouncing a prison sentence of a duration of 5 years or more may order its enforcement to be suspended and that the person should be placed on probation for a period of time to be set by the court (from 18 months to 3 years). During the probation period, any conviction for a new offence or...
    Found op http://www.insee.fr/en/methodes/default.asp?page=definitions/mise-epreuve.h

  9. Probation
    [disambiguation] Probation is the suspension of all or part of a jail sentence. Probation may also refer to: ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probation_(disambiguation)

  10. probation
    1) Suspended-sentence period 2) Test period 3) Trial period
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/probation/1

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