gain time
nounDefinitions
A reduction of a prisoner’s sentence due to exemplary behavior or participation in a…
A reduction of a prisoner’s sentence due to exemplary behavior or participation in a rehabilitation program during incarceration.
To cause a delay by a circuitous mode of procedure in order to obtain more time than is…
To cause a delay by a circuitous mode of procedure in order to obtain more time than is available.
To make up time lost
To make up time lost; of a clock or watch, to run fast.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for gain time. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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