good behavior
Americannoun
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satisfactory, proper, or polite conduct.
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conduct conformable to law; orderly conduct.
The convict's sentence was reduced for good behavior.
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proper fulfillment of the duties of an office, especially a public office.
The incumbent could not be discharged during good behavior.
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Criteria for release eligibility included having served most of a sentence for a nonviolent crime and a record of good behavior, the Catholic Herald reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
With credit for time served, good behavior and other things, she is projected to be released in 2037.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
Students qualify for prison education programs only once they have a record of good behavior, and even minor infractions can get them kicked out.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025
Julie Chrisley was resentenced in 2024 to the same amount of time behind bars, despite asking for a shorter sentence because of good behavior in prison.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025
He and Anna liked order, structure, tranquility, good behavior.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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