law-abiding
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Congress can also create a path to citizenship for those who have been in the United States lawfully, for a period of time, have been contributing to our communities, and are law-abiding.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
Advocates describe TPS beneficiaries as law-abiding members of their communities who contribute to the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Even some within the ATF had misgivings, worrying that the policy would strain the agency’s relations with law-abiding dealers and make them less likely to offer alerts on suspicious behavior by buyers.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
"Such conduct undermines the dignity and rights of law-abiding citizens," the ministry said in a statement released on Thursday.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
All the other people were normal, law-abiding citizens.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing law-abiding
Vocabulary from the Eleventh Republican Debate March 3, 2016
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