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Probation is a period of time during which a person who has committed a crime has to obey the law and be supervised by a ~ officer, rather than being sent to prison.
The thief was put on ~ for two years.
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Probation is a period of time during which someone is judging your character and ability while you work, in order to see if you are suitable for that type of work.
Employee appointment to the Council will be subject to a term of ~ of 6 months...
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