Die Probezeit
Example: Während der Probezeit kann der Vertrag jederzeit gekündigt werden.
Definition
"Die Probezeit" refers to a trial period in a legal or employment context during which a contract can be terminated at any time. It allows both parties to evaluate suitability before committing fully to the agreement.
Etymology
The term "die Probezeit" combines the German words "Probe," meaning test or trial, and "Zeit," meaning time. It originated from the concept of a testing phase where performance or compatibility is assessed before final acceptance.
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"Die Probezeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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the probation period