for good behavior
idiom
: because of having not caused problems
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.
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State law allows correction officials to shave time from sentences for good behavior, and records show Broussard also worked as an inmate firefighter which can lead to additional reductions in sentences.
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Thomas Peele, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
He was sentenced to four years in prison but ended up serving three for good behavior.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 May 2025
In return for good behavior, both the pros and amateurs will be thrilled to show you everything from a nebula in Orion’s belt, to Jupiter and its moons.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
Having served the state statute required 85% of her 18-month sentence and received extra marks for good behavior and the completion of a drug rehab program, records show Gutierrez-Reed having signed out of the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility on Friday morning.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 May 2025
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Thomas Peele, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
He was sentenced to four years in prison but ended up serving three for good behavior.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 May 2025
In return for good behavior, both the pros and amateurs will be thrilled to show you everything from a nebula in Orion’s belt, to Jupiter and its moons.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
Having served the state statute required 85% of her 18-month sentence and received extra marks for good behavior and the completion of a drug rehab program, records show Gutierrez-Reed having signed out of the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility on Friday morning.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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