law-abiding citizen
Definitions
A person who consistently follows and respects the laws and regulations of their country or society.
An individual who conducts themselves in accordance with established legal standards and avoids criminal activity.
Examples
The local police chief praised the community for being a group of law-abiding citizens who always look out for one another.
As a law-abiding citizen, he made sure to pay his taxes on time and follow all the traffic regulations.
Synonyms
upright citizen respectable person model citizen honest individual compliant person virtuous person good citizen