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: 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 16 Sep. 2021.

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