Definition of probation

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Probation (n.) The novitiate which a person must pass in a convent, to probe his or her virtue and ability to bear the severities of the rule..

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Approving :: Approving (a.) Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile..
Displease :: Displease (v. t.) To make not pleased; to excite a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to offend; to vex; -- often followed by with or at. It usually expresses less than to anger, vex, irritate, or provoke..
Eclat :: Eclat (n.) Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause.
Novitiate :: Novitiate (n.) Hence: Time of probation in a religious house before taking the vows.
Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion..
Ratihabition :: Ratihabition (n.) Confirmation or approbation, as of an act or contract..
Admirable :: Admirable (a.) Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation; deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of persons or things.
Reprobance :: Reprobance (n.) Reprobation.
Disapprobation :: Disapprobation (n.) The act of disapproving; mental condemnation of what is judged wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; feeling of censure..
Commendation :: Commendation (n.) That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
Scandalous :: Scandalous (a.) Giving offense to the conscience or moral feelings; exciting reprobation; calling out condemnation.
Applaud :: Applaud (v. t.) To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve.
Dislike :: Dislike (n.) A feeling of positive and usually permanent aversion to something unpleasant, uncongenial, or offensive; disapprobation; repugnance; displeasure; disfavor; -- the opposite of liking or fondness..
Allowance :: Allowance (n.) Approval; approbation.
Probation :: Probation (n.) The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof..
Blame :: Blame (v. t.) To censure; to express disapprobation of; to find fault with; to reproach.
Exception :: Exception (n.) An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense; -- usually followed by to or against.
Probation :: 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..
Concurrence :: Concurrence (n.) A meeting of minds; agreement in opinion; union in design or act; -- implying joint approbation.
Pshaw :: Pshaw (v. i.) To express disgust or contemptuous disapprobation, as by the exclamation Pshaw!.
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