law-abiding
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The American Dream and Promise Act offers pathways to permanent status for Dreamers, those who were eligible for temporary protected status, and certain other highly vetted law-abiding noncitizens who now risk arrest, detention, and deportation.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 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
He looked like a law-abiding upper-class Englishman to everyone but the authorities.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing law-abiding
Vocabulary from the Eleventh Republican Debate March 3, 2016
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