Clues for the word "PROBATION"
We've had 9 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 9 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Cryptic crossword on March 25, 2015.
Definition of probation
- n. - The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof.
- n. - Any proceeding designed to ascertain truth, to determine character, qualification, etc.; examination; trial; as, to engage a person on probation.
- n. - The novitiate which a person must pass in a convent, to probe his or her virtue and ability to bear the severities of the rule.
- n. - The trial of a ministerial candidate's qualifications prior to his ordination, or to his settlement as a pastor.
- n. - Moral trial; the state of man in the present life, in which he has the opportunity of proving his character, and becoming qualified for a happier state.
Referring Clues
- Most of Martha Stewart's sentence
- Alternative to a jail term
- Suspended-sentence period
- Trial period
- Test period
- Test elastic bra and top on one running
- For son released from stronghold, it's a testing time
- Prison boat's failure without second trial period
- Before noon, steal into courtyard on which criminals get out
Last Seen In
- Guardian Cryptic - March 25, 2015
- Guardian Prize - December 13, 2014
- Universal - March 06, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 08, 2011
- Washington Post - August 29, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - May 13, 2009
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 11, 2007
- Guardian Quick - February 18, 2007
- Guardian Prize - February 14, 2004