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Meaning of the word law-abiding in English

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law-abiding

US /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪ.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪ.dɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

obeying the law

Example:
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He is a law-abiding citizen.
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We expect everyone to be law-abiding.
Synonym:
obedientcompliantdutifulorderlyupright
Synonym:
lawlessunlawfulcriminal
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