Probation

Grammar

This term is a noun.

Etimology of Probation

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early 15c., “trial, experiment, test,” from Old French probacion “proof, evidence” (14c., Modern French probation) and directly from Latin probationem (nominative probatio) “approval, assent; a proving, trial, inspection, examination,” noun of action from past participle stem of probare “to test” (see prove). Meaning “testing of a person’s conduct” (especially as a trial period for membership) is from early 15c.; theological sense first recorded 1520s; criminal justice sense is recorded by 1866. As a verb from 1640s. Related: Probationer; probationary.

Meaning of Probation in Spanish

Description/ translation of probation into Spanish: remisión condicional de la pena (sursis) formal probation: remisión condicional de la pena (bajo la supervisión de un funcionario de vigilancia penitenciaria);[1]

Note: for more information on related terms and on the area of law where probation belongs (criminal procedure law), in Spanish, see here.

Notes and References

1. Translation of Probation published by Antonio Peñaranda

Meaning of Probation in Spanish

Description/ translation of probation into Spanish: summary probation: remisión condicional de la pena (bajo el control directo del tribunal sentenciador); probation officer: funcionario de vigilancia penitenciaria (responsable en materia de libertad condicional); probationer: individuo en situación de libertad condicional; probation term: plazo durante el que rigen las condiciones asociadas a la libertad condicional; probation conditions: condiciones para la concesión de la libertad condicional; probation service: servicio de vigilancia de la libertad condicional (el que supervisa el cumplimiento de las condiciones asociadas a la remisión condicional de la pena)[1]

Note: for more information on related terms and on the area of law where probation belongs (criminal procedure law), in Spanish, see here.

Notes and References

1. Translation of Probation published by Antonio Peñaranda

Resources

See Also

Probation in Law Enforcement

Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of probation.

Resources

See Also

• Law Enforcement Officer
• Police
• Law Enforcement Agency

Further Reading

• probation in A Dictionary of Law Enforcement (Oxford University Press)
• probation in the Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement
• A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis

Justice System: probation

Probation Meaning in the U.S. Court System

A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision of a probation officer, who makes certain that the defendant follows certain rules (e.g., gets a job, gets drug counseling, etc.) (2) A department of the court that prepares a presentence report in a criminal case.

Meaning of Probation in the U.S. Legal System

Definition of Probation published by the National Association for Court Management: An alternative to imprisonment allowing a person found guilty of an offense to stay in the community, usually under conditions and under the supervision of a probation officer. A violation of probation can lead to its revocation and to imprisonment.

Probation (Criminal Judicial Process)

Probation