Probation

Pronunciation: /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

Definitions of probation

noun the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision

Example Sentences

A1 He is on probation at his new job.

A2 The judge sentenced him to two years of probation.

B1 During probation, he must report to his probation officer regularly.

B2 The company decided to put the new employee on probation for three months.

C1 The terms of his probation include community service and drug testing.

C2 After completing his probation successfully, he was able to have his record expunged.

Examples of probation in a Sentence

formal The judge sentenced him to two years of probation for his white-collar crime.

informal I heard she's on probation for shoplifting at the mall.

slang He's on probation, so he has to stay out of trouble or he'll go to jail.

figurative Being on probation in a new job means you have to prove yourself before getting a permanent position.

Grammatical Forms of probation

• past tense: probated
• plural: probations
• comparative: more probation
• superlative: most probation
• present tense: probates
• future tense: will probate
• perfect tense: has probated
• continuous tense: is probating
• singular: probation
• positive degree: probation
• infinitive: to probate
• gerund: probating
• participle: probated

Origin and Evolution of probation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'probation' originates from the Latin word 'probatio', which means 'proof' or 'trial'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to a period of testing or trial, the word 'probation' has evolved to also encompass a period of supervision and evaluation, especially in the context of a person's behavior or performance.