Synonyms for probation
proʊˈbeɪ ʃənpro·ba·tion

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1. probation

   Synonyms:
   essay, examination, test, trial, experiment, proof, criterion, touchstone, ordeal, verification

   Antonyms:
   license, nonprobation

Princeton's WordNet

1. probationnoun

   a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

2. probationnoun

   a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself

3. probationnoun

   (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

   "probation is part of the sentencing process"

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1. • Law
   • Liberation
   • Trial Period

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1. probationnoun

   Synonyms:
   novitiate

2. probationnoun

   Synonyms:
   moral trial

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1. List of paraphrases for "probation":

   parole, probationary, internship, worker, test, traineeship

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1. District Judge Thomas Hogan:

   It has become evident to me in the riot cases that many of the defendants who are pleading guilty are not truly accepting responsibility, they seem to me to be trying to get this out of the way as quickly and as inexpensively as possible -- stating whatever they have to say in the guilty plea, getting probation, and hoping that would be the end of it.

2. Luke Ryan:

   Shifting costs to' users' of the criminal legal system creates extraordinary hardships for defendants and their families, in addition to erecting sometimes insurmountable barriers to re-entry, legal financial obligations require probation and parole officers to allocate substantial time to acting as collection agents that could otherwise be devoted to rehabilitation and public safety.

3. Lara Yeretsian:

   To charge that offense, our office would have to be able to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, the minor specifically intended to kill the victims. There was no evidence of that. the probation officer had access to the reports and alleged facts in the case, the juvenile’s prior, and any mitigating or aggravating factors; but still recommended camp.

4. Governor Murphy:

   Our Administration is deeply committed to transforming our criminal justice system, and today we are taking a historic step to give residents impacted by that system a second chance, i am proud to sign one of the most progressive expungement laws in the nation, which will allow more New Jerseyans the opportunity to fully engage in our society. I am also proud to enact legislation that will restore voting rights to over 80,000 residents on probation or parole, allowing them to fully participate in our democracy.

5. Ronald Daigle Jr.:

   There is a clear double standard, my client was sentenced to a year in federal prison, fine, probation, house arrest and a dishonorable discharge from the Navy.