probation officer

noun

an officer who investigates and reports on the conduct of offenders who are free on probation.

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Origin of probation officer

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Words nearby probation officer

probate, probate court, probation, probationary assistant, probationer, probation officer, probative, probe, probenecid, probe syringe, probie
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British Dictionary definitions for probation officer

probation officer

noun

an officer of a court who supervises offenders placed on probation and assists and befriends them
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