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good behavior

noun

satisfactory, proper, or polite conduct.
conduct conformable to law; orderly conduct:
The convict's sentence was reduced for good behavior.
proper fulfillment of the duties of an office, especially a public office:
The incumbent could not be discharged during good behavior.

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State prisoners often end up serving less time because of credit for rehabilitative programs and good behavior, but the suggestion that Ortega-Anguiano could walk free riled Trump administration officials.

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His good behavior and work to rehabilitate himself and support other felons led to a reduced sentence.

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Julie Chrisley was resentenced in 2024 to the same amount of time behind bars, despite asking for a shorter sentence because of good behavior in prison.

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Individual explanations might suggest that the problem can be solved with education campaigns to address gaps in knowledge, or with sanctions for "bad" behavior and rewards for "good" behavior.

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Do faith and good behavior even matter?

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