"Conditional discharge" is a legal phrase that means an accused person is not given a punishment immediately, as long as they follow certain rules set by the court. Full definition
He was sentenced to community service and given three years conditional discharge in 2014. (thebronxchronicle.com)
A consequence of conditional discharge is that, unlike with an absolute discharge, a patient remains liable to recall to hospital by the home secretary. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
The judge has some latitude to lessen the sentence from conditional discharge or time served or probation up to five years. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)