Law-abiding
adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Obeying the laws of society; not a lawbreaker; without a criminal record.
"The law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear from government surveillance... unless the government begins to break the law."
Adjective
- 1 (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs wordnet
Example
More examples"Tom's a decent, law-abiding citizen."