probation

nouns

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
a period of time during which someone or something is tested
a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
is derived from
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
a period of time during which someone or something is tested
(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
"probation is part of the sentencing process"
is derived from
domain category
the collection of rules imposed by authority
"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
is a type of (narrower)
the act of liberating someone or something