the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court |
the collection of rules imposed by authority | a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself |
| a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership |