law-abiding

adjective
UK: /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪdɪŋ/
US: /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪdɪŋ/

  1. Following the law, obeying rules and regulations.

    1. He is a law-abiding citizen.
    2. Law-abiding residents deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods without the constant threat of crime.

  2. Describing someone who generally respects and adheres to the law.

    1. She is a law-abiding person.
    2. The police are there to protect law-abiding members of the community from harm.

Synonyms

honest lawful upright principled

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "law-abiding" in English means: Following the law, obeying rules and regulations., Describing someone who generally respects and adheres to the law..

The phonetic transcription of "law-abiding" is /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪdɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈlɔː əˌbaɪdɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "law-abiding": honest, lawful, upright, principled.

Example usage of "law-abiding": "He is a law-abiding citizen.". More examples on the page.