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on probation

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on probation 
1. Lit. serving a period of probation, typically after conviction for a crime. While Anne was on probation, she reported to the police regularly. John was on probation for a year.
2. Fig. serving a trial period. All new members are on probation for a year. I was on probation in my job for a full year before it became permanent.


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The two Worcester Superior Court probation officers visited the homes of 31 convicted sex offenders in the city who are on probation for their crimes to ensure that they were complying with restrictions prohibiting them from giving out candy to children or inviting trick-or-treaters by keeping their outside lights on or putting out holiday decorations.
In India whether a person has to be released on probation or not is solely vested with the Judicial Authority.
The judge also emphasized that everyone in the system hoped they would succeed on probation, but, that for them to remain on probation, they would have to follow the rules.
 
 
 
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