adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 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. 1
   (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acceptableacquiescentblamelesschristiancleancompliant

Antonyms

All antonyms

lawbreakinglawless

Example

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"Tom's a decent, law-abiding citizen."

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