Probation
Probation
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Grammar
This term is a noun.
Etimology of Probation
(You may find probation at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms).
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
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
Translation of Probation published by Antonio Peñaranda
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See Also
Parole; Presentence Investigation.
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.
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See Also
Law Enforcement Officer
Police
Law Enforcement Agency
Further Reading
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