as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
the law-abiding citizens of the neighborhood did everything they could to help reduce street crime
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Recent Examples of law-abiding
The predominant effect that this law will have is to prevent law-abiding citizens from purchasing their preferred firearm.
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
The government stands behind those persons who are law-abiding, legally resident in this country, who wishes the best for their families and the other citizens of these islands.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
As a law-abiding citizen and a taxpayer, the property is deeded in our name.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
The public’s negative reaction to mass arrests of immigrants who have been law-abiding—other than entering the country illegally—is going to increase.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
The government stands behind those persons who are law-abiding, legally resident in this country, who wishes the best for their families and the other citizens of these islands.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
As a law-abiding citizen and a taxpayer, the property is deeded in our name.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
The public’s negative reaction to mass arrests of immigrants who have been law-abiding—other than entering the country illegally—is going to increase.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for law-abiding
obedient
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The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Law-abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/law-abiding. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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