law-abidingcitizen
intermediateB2/ˈlɔː əˈbaɪdɪŋ ˈsɪtɪzən/ · law-a-bid-ing-cit-i-zen
A person who behaves in accordance with the law and respects legal regulations.
Meanings
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
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- 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.
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💡 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.