gain time

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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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