law-abiding
adjective
law-abid·ing
ˈlȯ-ə-ˌbī-diŋ 
: abiding by or obedient to the law
law-abiding citizens
law-abidingness
noun
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 an April commentary published by the Union-Tribune, Jones argued that California’s sanctuary laws were actually harming law-abiding undocumented residents.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Polls have shown that American voters support the deportation of criminals but are less supportive of the arrest and detention of otherwise law-abiding undocumented immigrants.
—Ana Ceballos, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Plus, a war on immigrants, most of whom are law-abiding, pay taxes and do the work others will not do, and for low pay.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Evans and others have argued that the focus should be on immigrants with criminal records, not those who are otherwise law-abiding.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Polls have shown that American voters support the deportation of criminals but are less supportive of the arrest and detention of otherwise law-abiding undocumented immigrants.
—Ana Ceballos, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Plus, a war on immigrants, most of whom are law-abiding, pay taxes and do the work others will not do, and for low pay.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Evans and others have argued that the focus should be on immigrants with criminal records, not those who are otherwise law-abiding.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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“Law-abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law-abiding. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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