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probation in Malay

percubaan

UK/ˌpɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃən//ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation in Malay: percubaan. In English, probation means a period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.

Malay words for probation

period of conditional employment or engagement
percubaan
type of sentence
percubaan

English meaning of probation

  1. noun A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.
  2. noun A type of sentence where convicted criminals are permitted to continue living in a community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions.
  3. noun A testing period of time.
  4. noun The act of testing; proof.

Full definition of probation

probation in a sentence

  • You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently.
  • He got two years probation for robbery.

probation in other languages

Questions about probation in Malay

What is the meaning of probation in Malay?
Probation in Malay is percubaan.
Apakah maksud probation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Probation: percubaan.
What does probation mean in English?
Probation means a period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.

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