for good behavior

idiom

: because of having not caused problems
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.

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“For good behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20good%20behavior. Accessed 4 Dec. 2022.

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