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probation

[proh-bay-shuhn] / proʊˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
trial period
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“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

Jackson, who is in his sixth season with the Rams and fourth as quarterback Matthew Stafford’s blindside protector, entered a diversion program that required him to complete probation and anger management classes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

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

But some victims have questioned how they will be protected, while a probation worker told the BBC that managing the influx of offenders may be "just too much".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

A trial date would be set in the near future but, as a juvenile and first-time offender, I was likely to receive only probation.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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

By mid-July, having violated their probations, both of Hannah’s parents were in jail.

From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2013

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

From A Daughter of the Land by Gene Stratton-Porter


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