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    [Noun]  | "pro*ba*tion" | \ prō-ˈbā-shən \


    1: critical examination and evaluation or subjection to such examination and evaluation

    2: subjection of an individual to a period of testing and trial to ascertain fitness (as for a job or school)

    3: the action of suspending the sentence of a convicted offender and giving the offender freedom during good behavior under the supervision of a probation officer


    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English probacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French probation, from Latin probation-, probatio, from probare;

    [Noun]  | "probation officer" 


    1: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation


    Origin: 1880 ;

    [Idiom]  | "on probation" 


    1: being tested and watched at a new job to see if one is able to do the job properly

    2: being allowed to stay out of prison after committing a crime if one behaves well, does not commit another crime, etc.

    3: being watched for a period of time during which one must behave well in order not to be seriously punished after having made a serious mistake or done something bad

    [Noun]  | "probation" 


    1: a systematic search for the truth or facts about something;


      * e.g., " ... a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character "



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     [ "probation" ]

    1: when your under supervision by a probation officer, whilst on probation you cannot commit any more crimes

      * e.g.,  ... it must be bad to be on probation 

     [ "probation" ]

    1: Set amount of time for some reason.

      * e.g.,  ... Usually set with a FELONY COMMITTED BY A MINOR 

     [ "probation" ]

    1: A marijuana tolerance break.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1: “Yo bro wanna hop in on this rotation?” 

     [ "Probation" ]

    1: One of the only things that will keep a true stoner from getting high

      * e.g.,  ... Joe: Hey man you want to go smoke a joint? 

     [ "probate" ]

    1: The "coming out" ceremony for those who were pledging, especially in the NPHC. This normally includes masks covering the faces of those who were pledging until they are revealed as the newest member of XYZ. Also, other Greeks will show up, especially those of that sorority or fraternity that the probate is of and their sorors and brothers from other schools as well as their own. Other occurances at a probate are: reciting the Greek alphabet, acknowledging your big sisters or big brothers, the announcement of the line name and ones individual line name. Following this event, which attracts a lot of members, especially of the black race, is a party. Also, the newest members of that organization are showered with memorabilia to keep.

      * e.g.,  ... Did you see the Delta probate last Thursday? There were five girls on line and they arrived in police cars. 

     [ "Probation" ]

    1: A business' excuse to deny you the benefits that your union dues are supposed to grant you for a stipulated period of time on the grounds that 'your dependability as an employee and union member have not yet been confirmed. Ha ha ha.'

      * e.g.,  ... "Why did I spend all of Independance Day bagging groceries for my surly fellow Americans but only have forty dollars to show for it? What about time-and-a-half?" 


     [ "Probation" ]

    2: The usual probation period lasts for three months, coinciding perfectly with the average student's summer break. Expect to be assigned huge overtime hours during this period.

      * e.g.,  ... "Silly kid. That's what probation is for!" 

     [ "Probation" ]

    1: When your boyfriend does something you dint a prove of, you punish him by holding out on him; No sex.

      * e.g.,  ... My boyfriend is being an ass hole so he's on probation 

     [ "Probation" ]

    1: I just bought more time to shame & bully your girl.

      * e.g.,  ... You are designated as probation status on the following gymnastics events: ALL. 

     [ "Probation" ]

    1: Usually what you get if you get in some minor trouble with the law or anything related to self harm etc etc.. Best thing to do is clean house and probably dip on your main and get a burner..

      * e.g.,  ... Yeah probation.. Lay low nigga. 

     [ "Probation" ]

    1: When your girlfriend or significant other does something you consider bad... You put her on probation meaning no more kisses or PDA...

      * e.g.,  ... My girl was trippin.... So I just had to put her on probation... 

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