Break the law during probation! (3)

I believe the answer is:

rob

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'break the law' is the definition.
'rob' can be an answer for 'break' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'the law' bit.

'during probation' is the wordplay.
'during' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ROB' is hidden within 'probation'.

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(Other definitions for rob that I've seen before include "Take without consent from the owner" , "shortened form of man's name" , "Thieve" , "boy's name" , "Steal or purloin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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