law-abiding
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“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.
“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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.