Answer: probation

AnswerCrossword Clue
PROBATIONMost of Martha Stewart's sentence
PROBATIONPeriod of trial.
PROBATIONPeriod of trial
PROBATIONTesting period
PROBATIONTrial period
probationthe act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof
probationThe process or period of testing or observing the character or abilities of a person in a certain role, for example, a new employee
probationThe release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision