Legal Supervision
/ˈliːɡəl ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of overseeing or monitoring compliance with legal requirements, orders, or regulations, often by a court or authorized official.
The juvenile was placed under legal supervision instead of detention.
- (n.) A court-ordered condition requiring an individual to report regularly to a probation officer or similar authority.
His sentence included two years of legal supervision after release from prison.
Forms
- legal supervision
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Commentary
Legal supervision commonly appears in criminal and juvenile law contexts, denoting oversight to ensure lawful conduct without incarceration.
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