The correct spelling of "ex probations" is "exprobations" /eksˌprəʊˈbeɪʃənz/. The word is derived from the Latin "exporationem," meaning examination or investigation. The prefix "ex" means out of or from, and "probat" means to prove or test. Therefore, "exprobation" refers to the act of disapproving or condemning someone after testing or examining their behavior or actions. This word is commonly used in legal and administrative contexts.