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During good behavior — Behavior Be*hav ior, n. Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one s self; conduct; deportment; carriage; used also of inanimate objects; as, the behavior of a ship in a storm; the behavior of the magnetic needle. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
good behavior — noun : proper or correct conduct or deportment his sentence was reduced for good behavior New York Times shall hold their offices during good behavior U.S. Constitution • on one s good behavior * * * 1. satisfactory, proper, or polite conduct. 2 … Useful english dictionary
good behavior — Orderly and lawful conduct; behavior such as is proper for a peaceable and law abiding citizen. A term is used in an order suspending sentence upon a defendant during good behavior, means merely conduct conformable to law, or to the particular… … Black's law dictionary
good behavior — Orderly and lawful conduct; behavior such as is proper for a peaceable and law abiding citizen. A term is used in an order suspending sentence upon a defendant during good behavior, means merely conduct conformable to law, or to the particular… … Black's law dictionary
good behavior — Conduct of a prisoner warranting a deduction in time to be served. 41 Am J1st Pris & P §§ 41 et seq. The condition of a bond given as security to keep the peace. 12 Am J2d Breach P § 44. For the purpose of an order suspending sentence during good … Ballentine's law dictionary
good behavior — 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… … Universalium
To be put upon one's good behavior — Behavior Be*hav ior, n. Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one s self; conduct; deportment; carriage; used also of inanimate objects; as, the behavior of a ship in a storm; the behavior of the magnetic needle. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To be upon one's good behavior — Behavior Be*hav ior, n. Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one s self; conduct; deportment; carriage; used also of inanimate objects; as, the behavior of a ship in a storm; the behavior of the magnetic needle. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Behavior — Be*hav ior, n. Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one s self; conduct; deportment; carriage; used also of inanimate objects; as, the behavior of a ship in a storm; the behavior of the magnetic needle. [1913 Webster] A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
behavior — I noun actions, air, bearing, beliefs, carriage, character, comportment, conduct, consuetude, course, course of conduct, course of life, decorum, demeanor, deportment, habits, habituation, habitude, inveteracy, line of conduct, manner, manner of… … Law dictionary
