on probation
idiom
1
: being tested and watched at a new job to see if one is able to do the job properly
As a new employee, I will be on probation for three months.
2
: being allowed to stay out of prison after committing a crime if one behaves well, does not commit another crime, etc.
She was arrested while on probation.
3
: being watched for a period of time during which one must behave well in order not to be seriously punished after having made a serious mistake or done something bad
He was on probation for cheating.
The student was put/placed on probation for copying test answers.
Examples of on probation in a Sentence
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Courts have also dismissed cases where employees alleged that they were assigned undesirable schedules or placed on probation because of discrimination.
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Ming-Qi Chu, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
By placing the region on probation, the state water board is laying the groundwork for similar measures in other farming areas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Her attorneys asked for a conditional discharge, wherein the court would place her on probation without entering an adjudication of guilt.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2024
He was placed on probation for a year and was required to pay fines and restitution, along with maintaining full time employment or schooling and completing any programs deemed necessary by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
The club was issued a $600 fine by the Alcoholic Beverage Control board and placed on probation for 90 days over the August 2022 shooting.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 9 Apr. 2024
In arguing that both men should remain held without bond, Prince George’s County Assistant State’s Attorney Giovanna Miller said Turcios is currently on probation in a robbery case, which prohibited him from having a firearm.
—Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
He also will be required to spend 15 years on probation with specific mental health treatment requirements after he is released.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The California State Park Police didn’t arrest Laube, who was on probation for his role in an armed robbery in L.A. County.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Ming-Qi Chu, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
By placing the region on probation, the state water board is laying the groundwork for similar measures in other farming areas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Her attorneys asked for a conditional discharge, wherein the court would place her on probation without entering an adjudication of guilt.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2024
He was placed on probation for a year and was required to pay fines and restitution, along with maintaining full time employment or schooling and completing any programs deemed necessary by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
The club was issued a $600 fine by the Alcoholic Beverage Control board and placed on probation for 90 days over the August 2022 shooting.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 9 Apr. 2024
In arguing that both men should remain held without bond, Prince George’s County Assistant State’s Attorney Giovanna Miller said Turcios is currently on probation in a robbery case, which prohibited him from having a firearm.
—Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
He also will be required to spend 15 years on probation with specific mental health treatment requirements after he is released.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Advertisement The California State Park Police didn’t arrest Laube, who was on probation for his role in an armed robbery in L.A. County.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
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“On probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20probation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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