probation

simple noun18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

The state of being supervised as part of a sentence or work trial.

A person who supervises offenders who are on probation.

A set duration for probation, also used for a trial period in a new job.

An act that breaks the terms of probation.

The organization responsible for supervising offenders on probation.

A legal document that requires an offender to be under supervision.

A local office providing probation services.

The government agency responsible for probation services.

The act of monitoring an offender on probation.

A residence for offenders who have been released on probation.

Common term for sentencing someone to probation.

A formal way to sentence someone to probation.

To break the rules or conditions of one's probation period.

Formal legal term for imposing probation as a punishment.

To sentence someone to a period of supervision rather than prison.

To be sentenced to probation, often from the offender's perspective.

A more formal way to say 'get probation'.

To let someone out of prison on the condition that they are supervised.