law-abiding

US /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪ.dɪŋ/

UK /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪ.dɪŋ/

1.

obeying the law

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He is a law-abiding citizen.

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We expect everyone to be law-abiding.

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obedient compliant dutiful orderly upright

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lawless unlawful criminal

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abide abide by law in-law lawful brother-in-law sister-in-law