good behavior

noun

1. satisfactory, proper, or polite conduct.
2. conduct conformable to law; orderly conduct:

   The convict's sentence was reduced for good behavior.

3. proper fulfillment of the duties of an office, especially a public office:

   The incumbent could not be discharged during good behavior.

Example Sentences

He also co-starred in Showtime’s “Rust,” the CW’s “Dynasty” and TNT’s “Good Behavior” and “Shots Fired.”

From Los Angeles Times

There is also some intriguing early evidence that employees might learn from and emulate a leader's bad behavior more than they replicate their good behavior.

From Science Daily

There are no limits to the faith that modeling good behavior will cause Republicans to shape up, apparently.

From Salon

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison but was released in 2011 based on the time he’d served in county jail and good behavior.

From Los Angeles Times

He was released in 2011 because of credit for time served in county jail and good behavior.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• correctness
• decency
• decorum
• dignity
• modesty
• rectitude
• respectability