law abiding

/lɔ əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Obeying and respecting the laws of a country or community.
    • Most citizens are law-abiding people who pay their taxes and follow the rules.
    • The neighborhood is safe because it is full of law-abiding residents.
    • He has always been a law-abiding driver, never getting a single ticket.
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