n. [ L. prolatio: cf. F. prolation. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. probatio, fr. probare to try, examine, prove: cf. F. probation. See Prove. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
When by miracle God dispensed great gifts to the laity, . . . he gave probation that he intended that all should prophesy and preach. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
No [ view of human life ] seems so reasonable as that which regards it as a state of probation. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Probationary. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to probation; serving for trial. [ 1913 Webster ]
To consider this life . . . as a probationary state. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 1913 Webster ]
While yet a young probationer,
And candidate of heaven. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being a probationer; novitiate. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A state of probation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. probatio, fr. probare to try, examine, prove: cf. F. probation. See Prove. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
When by miracle God dispensed great gifts to the laity, . . . he gave probation that he intended that all should prophesy and preach. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
No [ view of human life ] seems so reasonable as that which regards it as a state of probation. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Probationary. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to probation; serving for trial. [ 1913 Webster ]
To consider this life . . . as a probationary state. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 1913 Webster ]
While yet a young probationer,
And candidate of heaven. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being a probationer; novitiate. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A state of probation. [ 1913 Webster ]