good behavior

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good′ behav′ior, 

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