| (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 act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements |
| a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself | a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate |
| a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership | |