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    law-abiding
    /ˈlɔː(r)əˌbʌɪdɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. obedient to the laws of society: "a law-abiding citizen"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAW-ABIDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. us / ˈlɔ·əˌbɑɪ·dɪŋ / Add to word list. obeying and respecting the law: a law-abiding citizen. (Definition of law-abiding from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) law-abiding | Business English. adjective. LAW uk / ˈlɔːəˌbaɪdɪŋ / us.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › law-abidingLaw-abiding Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LAW-ABIDING is abiding by or obedient to the law. How to use law-abiding in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAW-ABIDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A law-abiding person always obeys the law and is considered to be good and honest because of this. The Prime Minister said: 'I am anxious that the law should protect decent law-abiding citizens and their property.'.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › law-abidingLAW-ABIDING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Law-abiding definition: obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law. See examples of LAW-ABIDING used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLAW-ABIDING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    LAW-ABIDING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of law-abiding in English. law-abiding. adjective. us / ˈlɑː.əˌbaɪ.dɪŋ / uk / ˈlɔː.əˌbaɪ.dɪŋ / Add to word list. Someone who is law-abiding obeys the law: Such actions against law-abiding citizens will not be tolerated. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlaw-abiding adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of law-abiding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. dictionary.justia.com › law-abidinglaw-abiding Definition, Meaning & Usage - Justia

    Refers to a person who consistently follows and respects societal rules and regulations. How to use "law-abiding" in a sentence. As a law-abiding citizen, he always paid his taxes on time. Those who are law-abiding often have a high respect for authority and societal structures.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDefinition of law-abiding – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    LAW-ABIDING meaning: A law-abiding person always obeys the law: . Learn more.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › law-abidingLaw-abiding - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    adjective. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs. “ law-abiding citizens”. synonyms: observant. lawful. conformable to or allowed by law.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordAll content related to 'law-abiding' - Collins Online Dictionary

    A law-abiding person always obeys the law and is considered to be good and honest because of this.