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probation

[proh-bey-shuhn] / proʊˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
trial period
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Because she’s on pretrial probation, the federal government has seized her passport.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

But as applied to Ms. Chiles, it functions as a state control of what she may say, threatening therapists “with fines, probation, and the loss of their licenses simply for expressing a particular view.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In 2015, she reached a plea deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to a work release program and four years’ probation, according to the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The other charges were dismissed and Paul, who was put on probation, submitted a plea of abeyance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Cherie got out on probation, a GPS monitor on her ankle.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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