law-abiding
adjective
law-abid·ing
ˈlȯ-ə-ˌbī-diŋ 
: abiding by or obedient to the law
law-abiding citizens
law-abidingness
noun
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Examples of law-abiding in a Sentence
the law-abiding citizens of the neighborhood did everything they could to help reduce street crime
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In the past, gun rights advocates had argued that a responsible and law-abiding person has a right to have a gun for self-defense, and the Supreme Court had agreed.
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
In the series, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 June 2024
The firm has a sterling reputation thanks to word-of-mouth among their law-abiding clients.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 2 May 2024
Dyer believes rigid gun control laws mainly hurt law-abiding weapon owners.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
In the series, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 June 2024
The firm has a sterling reputation thanks to word-of-mouth among their law-abiding clients.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 2 May 2024
Dyer believes rigid gun control laws mainly hurt law-abiding weapon owners.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Law-abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law-abiding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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