Law-abiding (Adjective)
Meaning
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The police praised the law-abiding citizens who reported the suspicious activity to them immediately.
- She was a law-abiding student who always followed the school rules and regulations.
- As a law-abiding driver, he made sure to always wear his seatbelt and obey traffic signs.
- The law-abiding community was shocked to hear about the string of burglaries that had occurred in their neighborhood.
- In a law-abiding society, people respect the rules and norms, and crimes are uncommon.