probational

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Definitions of probational word

noun probational the act of testing. 1
noun probational the testing or trial of a person's conduct, character, qualifications, or the like. 1
noun probational the state or period of such testing or trial. 1
noun probational Law. a method of dealing with offenders, especially young persons guilty of minor crimes or first offenses, by allowing them to go at large under supervision of a probation officer. the state of having been conditionally released. 1
noun probational Education. a trial period or condition of students in certain educational institutions who are being permitted to redeem failures, misconduct, etc. 1
noun probational the testing or trial of a candidate for membership in a religious body or order, for holy orders, etc. 1

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English probacion < Latin probātiōn- (stem of probātiō). See probate, -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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