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law-abiding

[law-uh-bahy-ding] / ˈlɔ əˌbaɪ dɪŋ /










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“For decades he lived a law-abiding life, raising his children and working in various cultural arenas,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

San Jose is instead “a law-abiding city,” Mr. Mahan says.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens,” the association said in a statement on X.

From Salon

In a statement, it said: "Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalisations and demonising law-abiding citizens."

From BBC

"I never said it's legally justified to shoot law-abiding concealed carriers," he said on X. "My comment addressed agitators approaching law enforcement with a gun and refusing to disarm."

From BBC