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law-abiding

[law-uh-bahy-ding] / ˈlɔ əˌbaɪ dɪŋ /










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On a practical level, he added, the data sharing increased the risk of breaches that can open law-abiding citizens up to identity theft.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"It has a huge impact on your law-abiding citizens as well."

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

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

But “geofencing” has also created misplaced suspicions about law-abiding citizens and spurred legal challenges around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

Now even nonviolent law-abiding protests under the auspices of the ANC were illegal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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