Definition of probation

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Probation (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..

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Competition :: Competition (n.) The act of seeking, or endeavoring to gain, what another is endeavoring to gain at the same time; common strife for the same objects; strife for superiority; emulous contest; rivalry, as for approbation, for a prize, or as where two or more persons are engaged in the same business and each seeking patronage; -- followed by for before the object sought, and with before the person or thing competed with..
Approve :: Approve (v. t.) To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance.
Improbation :: Improbation (n.) The act of disapproving; disapprobation.
Satire :: Satire (a.) A composition, generally poetical, holding up vice or folly to reprobation; a keen or severe exposure of what in public or private morals deserves rebuke; an invective poem; as, the Satires of Juvenal..
Displeasure :: Displeasure (n.) The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or which opposes justice or a sense of propriety; disapprobation; dislike; dissatisfaction; disfavor; indignation..
Approvement :: Approvement (n.) Approbation.
Acceptance :: Acceptance (n.) The act of accepting; a receiving what is offered, with approbation, satisfaction, or acquiescence; esp., favorable reception; approval; as, the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc..
Condemnation :: Condemnation (n.) The act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong; censure; blame; disapprobation.
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play..
Mislike :: Mislike (n.) Dislike; disapprobation; aversion.
Huzza :: Huzza (interj.) A word used as a shout of joy, exultation, approbation, or encouragement..
Probationer :: Probationer (n.) A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach..
Discommendable :: Discommendable (a.) Deserving, disapprobation or blame..
Discountenance :: Discountenance (n.) Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.
Nod :: Nod (v. t.) To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation..
Approving :: Approving (a.) Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile..
Discommend :: Discommend (v. t.) To mention with disapprobation; to blame; to disapprove.
Probation :: Probation (n.) The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof..
Approbation :: Approbation (n.) The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval; sanction; commendation.
Comprobation :: Comprobation (n.) Joint attestation; proof.
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