for good behavior

phrase

: because of having not caused problems

Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior.

Examples of for good behavior in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to court records, Diaz served 44 of his 45 days ahead of sentencing, partly with the help of credit for good behavior. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026

Mack was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Indonesia but released early for good behavior. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026

Her sentence was reduced to nine years for good behavior. — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026

Holmes' sentence has since been reduced to nine years for good behavior. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for for good behavior

• behaviour
• havior
• savior
• saviour
• misbehavior
• misbehaviour