dum bene se gesserit

adverb

dum be·​ne se ges·​se·​rit

(ˌ)du̇m¦benēˌsāˈgesərə̇t

: during his good behavior

—used of an appointment that is not for a period of time or at the pleasure of the appointer but that ends only at the appointee's death or misconduct

Word History

Etymology

Latin, as long as he behaves well

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