Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > L Synonyms of law abiding Find synonyms for: Adjective1. law-abiding, observant, lawful (vs. unlawful)usage: (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: guilloche Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language