Antonyms for law-abidinglaw-abid·ing

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1. law-abiding, observantadjective

   (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

   "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"

   Antonyms:
   unlawful

   Synonyms:
   observant, observing

How to use law-abiding in a sentence?

1. Jeremiah Igunnubole:

   We’re thrilled to celebrate a victory for Rosa today, but it is deeply regrettable that this law-abiding woman was subjected to distressing, drawn-out criminal proceedings in the first place, no doubt due to her pro-life stance, this follows a worrying trend in law enforcement where individuals are routinely arrested simply because their views are considered to be controversial or offensive.

2. Matthew Dunlap:

   We just don't see that, people are incredibly law abiding.

3. Edward Stack:

   We have tremendous respect and admiration for the students organizing and making their voices heard regarding gun violence in schools and elsewhere in our country, we have heard you. The nation has heard you. We support and respect the Second Amendment, and we recognize and appreciate that the vast majority of gun owners in this country are responsible, law-abiding citizens. But we have to help solve the problem that's in front of us.

4. House Speaker Paul Ryan:

   I think it would be nice if he would actually focus on defeating ISIS, on calling radical Islamic terrorism what it is, instead of talking about how we can intimidate and frustrate the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens.

5. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke:

   I want as many law-abiding citizens to arm themselves in Polk County as we can get so that I have the partner that I need to beat back this sort of violence.

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