law-abiding

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

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}]

from The 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]

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