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31probation — n. 1 Law a system of suspending the sentence on an offender subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision. 2 a process or period of testing the character or abilities of a person in a certain role, esp. of a new employee. 3 a moral… …
32probation — noun Etymology: Middle English probacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French probation, from Latin probation , probatio, from probare Date: 15th century 1. critical examination and evaluation or subjection to such examination and… …
33probation officer — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms probation officer : singular probation officer plural probation officers someone whose job is to give help and advice to people on probation after committing a crime and to check that they are behaving well …
34probation — The evidence which proves a thing; the act of proving; proof; trial; test. Used in the latter sense when referring to the initial period of employment during which a new, transferred, or promoted employee must prove or show that he is capable of… …
35Probation (workplace) — In a workplace setting, probation is a status given to new employees of a company or business. This status allows a supervisor or other company manager to closely evaluate the progress and skills of the newly hired worker, determine appropriate… …
36probation officer — noun the officer of the court who supervises probationers • Hypernyms: ↑officeholder, ↑officer * * * noun, pl ⋯ cers [count] law : a person who is in charge of watching, working with, and helping people who have been placed on probation * * *… …
37PROBATION — s. f. Épreuve. On appelle ainsi, dans quelques Ordres religieux, Le temps du noviciat, parce qu on y éprouve les novices avant que de les recevoir à faire profession. Pendant son année de probation. Il signifie aussi, Le temps d épreuve qui… …
38PROBATION — n. f. épreuve. On appelle ainsi, dans certains Ordres religieux, le Temps du noviciat, parce qu’on y éprouve les novices avant de les recevoir à faire profession. Pendant son année de probation. Il désigne aussi le Temps d’épreuve qui précède le… …
39probation — noun /ˌproʊˈbeɪʃən/ a) A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance Youll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, theyll hire you permanently. b) A …
40probation officer — One who supervises a person (commonly juveniles) placed on probation by a court in a criminal proceeding. He is required to report to the court the progress of the probationer and to surrender him if he violates the terms and conditions of his… …
