probation
英 [pr?'be??(?)n]
美[pro'be??n]
- n. 試用；緩刑；查驗(yàn)
英英釋意
- 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"