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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But some have pushed back on the administration's aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
So taking away self-defense options for law-abiding residents of Connecticut is never the answer.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
John Commerford, executive director of the lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association of America, called it a key victory for law-abiding gun owners.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
So taking away self-defense options for law-abiding residents of Connecticut is never the answer.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
John Commerford, executive director of the lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association of America, called it a key victory for law-abiding gun owners.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for law-abiding
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“Law-abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law-abiding. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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