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on basic
What does on basic mean?
Being on the 'Basic' level of the Incentives and Earned Privileges scheme, with minimal privileges, usually as a punishment.
"They put me on basic so I lost my TV and gym."
Origin
From the 'Basic' tier of the prison IEP (Incentives and Earned Privileges) system.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'on basic' mean?
Being 'on basic' means being on the lowest, 'Basic' level of the prison privileges scheme, with minimal privileges — usually as a punishment.
Where does 'on basic' come from?
From the 'Basic' tier of the prison IEP (Incentives and Earned Privileges) system, which sets what privileges a prisoner is allowed.
What do you lose 'on basic'?
Privileges are cut back — as the example shows, someone put on basic can lose things like their TV and gym access.
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