probation officer
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of probation officer
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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One probation officer told the BBC that missed appointments could lead offenders to break the law again because "crucial information isn't gathered and shared".
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
One probation officer described the workload as "non-stop", and increasing until "you simply can't cope", adding: "It's just overwhelming."
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025
The court heard Vernon had described being "young and scared", expressing remorse to a probation officer and apologising to the man and his family.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025
A second accomplice who fled with Baker in the hairstylist’s Porsche was unknown until last October when authorities arrested Austin, an Oregon probation officer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025
My probation officer thinks he’s slick; he swears he’s an expert on gangs.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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