Definition of law-abiding Law-abiding

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We found 4 definitions of law-abiding from 4 different sources.

What does law-abiding mean?

Adjective
law-abiding - (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"
		observant
		lawful conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent"

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law-abiding (Adjective)
Obeying the laws of society; not a lawbreaker; without a criminal record .

law-abiding (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.