Antonyms for probation
proʊˈbeɪ ʃənpro·ba·tion

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.3 / 6 votes

1. probation

   Antonyms:
   license, nonprobation

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

Matched Categories

1. • Law
   • Liberation
   • Trial Period

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"

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:2.8 / 5 votes

1. tenure

   permanent appointment

   i had recently been tenured and then promoted to full professor

   Submitted by rinat on June 15, 2016  

How to use probation in a sentence?

1. Brouck Jacobs:

   The facts of the case merit prison and not probation.

2. 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?

3. Rachel Sears:

   We want to keep that relationship intact, we only move toward probation or suspension when there is no further hope.

4. Teresa Leto:

   This is a real crack in our system, that this person after he commits another crime… his probation should have been violated at that time. If that happened, this officer wouldn't have been shot and this guy wouldn't have been dead.

5. 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.

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