Synonyms for probation
proʊˈbeɪ ʃənpro·ba·tion

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1. probation

   Synonyms:
   essay, examination, test, trial, experiment, proof, criterion, touchstone, ordeal, verification

   Antonyms:
   license, nonprobation

Princeton's WordNet

1. probationnoun

   a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

2. probationnoun

   a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself

3. probationnoun

   (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"

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1. • Law
   • Liberation
   • Trial Period

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1. probationnoun

   Synonyms:
   novitiate

2. probationnoun

   Synonyms:
   moral trial

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1. List of paraphrases for "probation":

   parole, probationary, internship, worker, test, traineeship

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How to use probation in a sentence?

1. Rex Scott:

   If it does turn out that current detainees in the jail are going to be released, they are non-violent, non-dangerous people who are primarily in there because they violated their probation.

2. German Chancellor Angela Merkel:

   The right to asylum can be lost if someone is convicted, on probation or jailed, serial offenders who repeatedly rob or repeatedly affront women must feel the full force of the law.

3. John Miller:

   You had a large number of people who were on parole or probation, mostly parolees, for serious crimes, including assault, narcotics and robbery who made up the bulk of ticket sellers.

4. Luke Ryan:

   In addition to erecting sometimes insurmountable barriers to re-entry, legal financial obligations require probation and parole officers to allocate substantial time to acting as collection agents that could otherwise be devoted to rehabilitation and public safety.

5. Scott Brown:

   We are optimistic that Ethan can complete, successfully complete, his probation once he's transferred to adult court.