law-abiding

2 definitions found

law-abiding - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Law-abiding \Law"-a*bid`ing\, a.
     Abiding the law; waiting for the operation of law for the
     enforcement of rights; also, abiding by the law; obedient to
     the law; as, law-abiding people.
     [1913 Webster]

law-abiding - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  law-abiding
      adj 1: (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and
             customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed
             limit" [syn: law-abiding, observant]