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law-abiding

[law-uh-bahy-ding] / ˈlɔ əˌbaɪ dɪŋ /










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Advocates describe them as law-abiding members of their communities who contribute to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

It was “free money” for law-abiding, tax-paying U.S. citizens.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

And hundreds of thousands of law-abiding noncitizens will remain protected from deportation in the meantime.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

"We're a law-abiding people and a slow-to-anger people . . ." They stopped, listening.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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