Probation and Release

Probation

Probation noun - (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.
Usage example: probation is part of the sentencing process
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Synonyms for Probation

Release and probation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Release" instead a noun "Probation".

Release

Release noun - A freeing from an obligation or responsibility.

Probation and release are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Probation" instead a noun "Release".

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Both words in one sentence

  • Wrestling / The Iron Sheik Duggan was given a conditional release and Sheik was put on probation.
  • Shortly after the release of said album, however, Ruben Rosas was arrested and sentenced to two and a half years in prison (the core reason isn't known, but Majewski confirmed that the prison sentence was due to a probation violation), with Wynn also leaving as a result.
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