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law-abidingcitizen

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/ˈlɔː əˈbaɪdɪŋ ˈsɪtɪzən/ · law-a-bid-ing-cit-i-zen

A person who behaves in accordance with the law and respects legal regulations.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who behaves in accordance with the law and respects legal regulations.

ایک ایسا شخص جو قانون کی پاسداری کرتا ہے اور قانونی ضوابط کا احترام کرتا ہے۔

قانون پسند شہری

qanun pasand shehri

Synonyms

law-respecting citizenrule-abiding citizenlegal citizenقانون پسند شخصقانون کا پابند شہریقانون کی پاسداری کرنے والا شہری

Antonyms

lawbreakercriminaldelinquentقانون شکنمجرمبد کردار

Common Collocations

  • law-abiding citizen behavior
  • law-abiding citizen rights
  • law-abiding citizen duties

Example Sentences

As a law-abiding citizen, he always pays his taxes on time.

ایک قانون پسند شہری کی حیثیت سے، وہ ہمیشہ وقت پر اپنے ٹیکس ادا کرتا ہے۔

Aik qanun pasand shehri ki haisiyat se, wo hamesha waqt par apne tax ada karta hai.

Law-abiding citizens contribute to the safety and order of society.

قانون پسند شہری معاشرے کی حفاظت اور نظم و ضبط میں حصہ ڈالتے ہیں۔

Qanun pasand shehri muashray ki hifazat aur nazm o zabt mein hissa daalte hain.

It is the duty of every law-abiding citizen to report any suspicious activity.

ہر قانون پسند شہری کی یہ ذمہ داری ہے کہ وہ کسی بھی مشکوک سرگرمی کی رپورٹ کرے۔

Har qanun pasand shehri ki yeh zimmedari hai ke wo kisi bhi mashkooq sargarmi ki report kare.

Easily Confused With

law-abiding citizenry:Citizenry refers to the body of citizens, while law-abiding citizen refers to an individual.

Word Family

law-abiding
adjectiveقانون پسند
citizen
nounشہری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a citizen who obeys the laws as a loyal subject of their country.

Imagine a person proudly displaying their national ID card while following the rules.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "law-abiding + citizen" — adhering to the law + member of a state

First known use: 20th century

The term 'law-abiding citizen' has been used in English-speaking contexts since the late 20th century to refer to individuals who respect and follow the laws of their society.