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probation

[proh-bay-shuhn] / proʊˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
trial period
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But the school declined to expel or suspend the graduate student, and instead ordered a written reprimand, a reflection essay, and two months of disciplinary probation just before he graduated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Four others from the Bryant pit crew were also fined and put on probation because of their participation in a separate altercation after the conclusion of the second heat race at Martinsville.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

She said a "robust response" was required in the event of breaches but there were "real concerns" over how "overstretched" probation services would be able to handle this.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Federal prosecutors were seeking a prison sentence of at least a year and a half; Saavedra’s defense attorney had requested five years of probation, to include 24 months of home detention with location monitoring.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Like a special psychologist or a probation officer.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

"We need make sure our communities are safe and criminals are taken back to prison when they break the terms of their probations," her eldest daughter Jess said.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025

Documents may include formal accusations, which detail allegations of gross negligence and other violations; letters of reprimand; and disciplinary orders spelling out stipulated agreements, suspensions, revocations and probations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2021

Their protests earned them 12-month probations from the U.S.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2020

Penalties listed in the guide include team probations and suspension from post-season play.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 13, 2016

She had never thought of probations, and examinations, and catechisms.

From A Daughter of the Land by Gene Stratton-Porter




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