LAW-ABIDING Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word law-abiding. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| compliant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • inclined to comply | ||||||
| dutiful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect | ||||||
| exemplary | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • worthy of imitation • being or serving as an illustration of a type • serving to warn | ||||||
| honest | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth adjective satellite • without dissimulation; frank • worthy of being depended on • without pretensions • not forged • gained or earned without cheating or stealing | ||||||
| honorable | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth • worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles • deserving of esteem and respect | ||||||
| lawful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • conformable to or allowed by law adjective satellite • according to custom or rule or natural law • having a legally established claim • authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | ||||||
| obedient | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority | ||||||
| righteous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice adjective satellite • morally justified | ||||||
| upright | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence | ||||||
| virtuous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • morally excellent adjective satellite • in a state of sexual virginity | ||||||
| observant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • paying close attention especially to details • quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception • (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs | ||||||
