probation officer
noun
Definition of probation officer
: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation
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First Known Use of probation officer
1880
PROBATION OFFICER Defined for English Language Learners
probation officer
noun
Definition of probation officer for English Language Learners
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law : a person who is in charge of watching, working with, and helping people who have been placed on probation
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probation officer
noun
Legal Definition of probation officer
: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation
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