A law-abiding person always obeys the law and is considered to be good and honest because of this.
例句
The Prime Minister said: 'I am anxious that the law should protect decent law-abiding citizens and their property'...首相说：“我非常希望法律能保护正派的守法公民和他们的财产。”Gun ownership by law-abiding people was not a problem.让守法的人持有枪械并不会惹麻烦。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. (of groups) not violent or disorderly;
"the right of peaceful assembly"
2. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs;
"law-abiding citizens""observant of the speed limit"