probation
- Noun. A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance.
- Noun. A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions.
- Noun. (archaic) The act of testing; proof.
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