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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.

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  1. 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.
  2. adj. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
  3. 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.
  4. Abiding the law; waiting for the operation of law for theenforcement of rights; also, abiding by the law; obedient to the law;as, law-abiding people.
  5. j:89/n:11 s. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs