law-abiding

Adjective
Synonyms: observant

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs“law-abiding citizens”“observant of the speed limit”Synonyms: observant
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Law-abiding \Law"-a*bid`ing\, a. Abiding the law; waiting for the operation of law for the enforcement of rights; also, abiding by the law; obedient to the law; as, law-abiding people. [1913 Webster]
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