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probation

[proh-bay-shuhn] / proʊˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
trial period
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Faye, who also gave evidence to the inquiry, wants to see more endometriosis friendly recognised employers, external and better protection for women with the condition in their probation periods.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

“Needless to say, Mr. Lopez is quite pleased with the dismissal of the case, and he intends to vigorously defend against the alleged felony probation violation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Under California law, a judge is required to dismiss the poisoning charge if every condition of probation has been followed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Without naming Bogle, the letter, sent on Wednesday, said he had been identified as a high-risk offender by the probation service but was released on 1 October.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

“His sister is with him. He’s got to go before a judge for violating his probation, but since Marcus’s family isn’t pressing charges, he’s hopeful the judge will be lenient.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

"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

To purify me the more from the mixture I might make of His gifts with my own self-love, He gave me interior probations, which were very heavy.

From The Autobiography of Madame Guyon by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon


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