What does probation mean?
noun
A period of time during which a person is allowed to remain free on condition that they obey certain rules and regulations, especially after being convicted of a crime. A person who is on probation is being supervised by a probation officer.
Example
"The judge sentenced him to five years in prison, but he was given a three-year probation period."
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