rechtstreu
law-abiding
English translations
- 01
law-abiding
- 02
upright
- 03
honest
Word details
- German meaning
- Sich an die Gesetze haltend, gesetzestreu.
- English meaning
- Law-abiding
- Synonym
- gesetzestreu, rechtschaffen
- German example
- Er ist ein rechtstreuer Bürger.
- English example
- He is a law-abiding citizen.
Related words
- Rechtstreue
Lawfulness
Example sentences with “rechtstreu”
Ein rechtstreuer Bürger. (A law-abiding citizen.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a common term?
Yes, it is often used in legal and political discourse.