verb phrase · formal
be placed on probation
UK/biː ˈpleɪst ɒn prəˈbeɪʃən/US/biː ˈpleɪst ɑːn prəˈbeɪʃən/be PLACED on pro·BAY·tion
to be allowed to live in the community under supervision instead of serving time in prison
Examples
“Because it was his first offence, he was placed on probation for two years.”
“The court may revoke the order if the person placed on probation breaks the conditions.”
“Being placed on probation often includes mandatory check-ins with a probation officer.”
Band 8 sentence
“Given his clear record and remorse, the court opted to place him on probation with strict reporting requirements rather than impose an immediate custodial sentence.”
Collocations
- sentenced to probation
- place someone on probation
Word family
Common mistakes
be on parole→be placed on probation
get probation→be placed on probation
Say it for a higher band
5get probation→6be on probation→7+be placed on probation
Synonyms
given probation
Easily confused
be released on parole
“After serving half his sentence, he was released on parole.”
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