Definitions For Probation
noun
- (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court
- A trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
- A trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
- A situation or period of time in which a person who is starting a new job is tested and watched to see if that person is able to do the job properly
- A situation or period of time in which a person who has committed a crime is allowed to stay out of prison if that person behaves well, does not commit another crime, etc.
- A situation or period of time in which a person who has made a serious mistake or done something bad is watched and must behave well in order not to be seriously punished
Is Probation a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
16
The word Probation is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Probation in a Sentence
- As a new employee, I will be on probation for three months.
- He hoped that the judge would grant him probation.
- He was sentenced to one year's probation.