law-abiding citizen
Meaning
A "law-abiding citizen" is someone who follows the law and respects rules in daily life. They avoid crime, meet civic duties like paying taxes, and act responsibly in their community.
Antonyms
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I've been a law-abiding citizen ever since I grew up in the Bronx, New York.
The more sinful and guilty a person tends to feel, the less chance there is that he will be a happy, healthy, or law-abiding citizen. He will become a compulsive wrong-doer.