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law-abiding ADJ

law-abiding

cumpridor(a) da lei

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I have assured them that you are a law-abiding gentleman and are only trying to get our goat. en.wikipedia.org

It attracted merchants, skilled artisans, adventurers and law-abiding citizens anxious to flee from the lawless conditions in the neighbouring territories. en.wikipedia.org

Reports indicate several bystanders were also hit with pepper spray for law-abiding behavior. en.wikipedia.org

For more than 50 years, the municipality evolved into a dynamic yet peaceful community of law-abiding people. en.wikipedia.org

Upon his release, he resolved to live as a law-abiding citizen. en.wikipedia.org

Both movies explore the conflicts and obstacles of former criminals trying to return to law-abiding society. en.wikipedia.org

He has also sported a neat short-cropped hairstyle to look like a serious law-abiding police official. en.wikipedia.org

While condemning crime in general, law-abiding citizens may nevertheless respect and admire the criminal who takes risks and successfully engages in exciting, dangerous activities. en.wikipedia.org

They are normally law-abiding, even going so far as to help an elderly couple whose car stops running. en.wikipedia.org

Would not a "real" threat be more likely to inspire the younger generation to be law-abiding than an urban legend? en.wikipedia.org

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