law-abiding

adjective

Meaning

Obedient to the laws of one's country or society.

Examples

The police praised the law-abiding residents for their cooperation during the investigation.
He has lived a quiet, law-abiding life for over forty years.

Synonyms: honest, compliant, upright, dutiful

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law-abiding

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːəˌbaɪdɪŋ/

Definition

Obedient to the laws of one's country or society.

Examples

The police praised the law-abiding residents for their cooperation during the investigation.
He has lived a quiet, law-abiding life for over forty years.
It is expected that all visitors remain law-abiding while traveling through the region.

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