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lawful vs law-abiding

law-abiding vs lawful

lawful and law-abiding both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lawful No Yes No No
law-abiding No Yes No No
lawful (adjective) law-abiding (adjective)
conformable to or allowed by law (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
having a legally established claim
according to custom or rule or natural law
Difference between lawful and law-abiding

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