law-abiding
Example Sentences
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I like to think of myself as a law-abiding driver.
From BBC
Most people of Somali descent are law-abiding and have made big contributions as doctors, nurses and other professionals, he said, adding that as a Somali-American himself, he has educated countless American students over four decades.
"The vast majority of people who arrived in Sweden are honest and law-abiding individuals, but there are also those who have committed offences."
From Barron's
“We have complete faith in the Indian judicial system and are confident that the ongoing proceedings will continue to reaffirm our integrity and law-abiding record,” Wahaal said.
Still, Paulsen acknowledged that many of the people who eventually move in will probably be law-abiding.
From Los Angeles Times
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