probation
英 [prə'beɪʃ(ə)n]
美[pro'beʃən]
- n. 试用；缓刑；查验
英英释意
- 1. a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
- 2. a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
- 3. (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"