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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1. Kenneth Jaynes:

   We figured he'd get probation but were surprised about the other conditions, especially the marriage, then the the judge asked Josten if I was worth it and if we were living together, and we both said 'yes.' When the judge said part of the probation was that we had to get married Josten smiled at me and I was turning red. The judge said, 'You might want to check with her first.' Josten said that because my face was red he thought I was OK with it, but then the judge made me stand up and asked me if I was OK with it. I said yes. People were laughing behind me and the bailiff had to say 'order in the court.' It was embarrassing.

2. Irene Lee:

   When I was attacked, he was already on three grants of felony probation.

3. Bryan Taylor:

   I’m hopeful that she can take advantage of the resources available to her while on probation and make the appropriate changes in her life to become a better parent.

4. Ronald Daigle Jr.:

   My client was sentenced to a year in federal prison, fine, probation, house arrest and a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, my client never shared or leaked any classified information. Comey leaked classified information and nothing is being done by the Justice Department. Why?

5. Tonya Harding:

   - and was sentenced to three years of probation, 500 hours of community service and was forced to pay The New York Timesreported, The New York Timesreported. Tonya Harding was banned for life from the U.S. Figure Skating Association in June 1994, Cosmopolitanreported. In an interview with The New York Times that was publishedin January 2018, Tonya Harding told the paper Tonya Harding knew the attack would follow Tonya Harding for the rest of Tonya Harding life. I knew that this would be with me for the rest of my life.