Probation
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Etymology
Middle English probacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French probation, from Latin probation-, probatio, from probare
- Date: 15th century
Definitions
- 1 : critical examination and evaluation or subjection to such examination and evaluation
- 2 a : subjection of an individual to a period of testing and trial to ascertain fitness (as for a job or school)