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. Ronald Daigle Jr.:

   There is a clear double standard, my client was sentenced to a year in federal prison, fine, probation, house arrest and a dishonorable discharge from the Navy.

2. Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko:

   Matthew has violated his probation. He is a felon in possession of a gun and should be considered armed and dangerous.

3. John Jerome:

   They reconstructed the bill to $ 500,000 and I have to follow all these rules. I had to make promises get a job, do community service, I can't get rearrested, and if I violate any of these conditions, they were going to revoke the money. ... It's like I'm on parole or probation even though I'm free.

4. Meek Mill:

   I'm extremely grateful that my long legal battle is finally behind me and I appreciate that it has sparked a much-needed discussion about probation reform and the inequalities that exist within our two Americas.

5. Jon Hatami:

   Because of George Gascon's blanket policy against transferring any juvenile to adult court, even if the 17-year-old rapes or murders an innocent child, James Tubbs will not have to register as a sex offender, will not spend any time in county jail or state prison, will be 26 and housed with juveniles for a very short period of time, and will be released with no probation or parole monitoring. The victims will get no justice. The public will get no safety.