prəˈbeɪʃən n. 1
Law a
system of suspending
the sentence on an offender
subject to a
period of
good behaviour under supervision. 2 a process or period of testing the
character or abilities of a
person in a
certain role,
esp. of a
new employee. 3 a
moral trial or
discipline. øon probation undergoing probation, esp.
legal supervision. probation
officer an
official supervising offenders on probation. øøprobational adj. probationary adj. [ME f. OF probation or L probatio (as PROVE)]