What is the opposite of “infractor”?

What is the antonym of “infractor”?

The antonym of infractor is law-abiding citizen. The antonym law-abiding citizen refers to a person who follows the laws and regulations of a society or community.

See all the antonyms of “infractor”

• law-abiding citizen

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

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law-abiding

Complying with the laws and regulations of a society or community.

Example

She was a law-abiding citizen who always paid her taxes on time.

citizen

A legally recognized member of a country, state, or community, with certain rights and responsibilities.

Example

As a citizen of this country, it is your duty to vote in elections.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Infractor is a person who violates or breaks the law.
• 2. Law-abiding citizen is a person who follows the laws and regulations of a society or community.

Good things to know

• 1. Legal Context: Use infractor in legal contexts to refer to someone who has broken the law.
• 2. Positive Description: Use law-abiding citizen to describe someone who follows the laws and regulations of a society or community in a positive light.
• 3. Citizenship: Use citizen to refer to a legally recognized member of a country, state, or community.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct meanings: Infractor refers to someone who breaks the law, while law-abiding citizen refers to someone who follows the laws and regulations of a society or community. Use these words in legal contexts, to describe someone positively, or to refer to a legally recognized member of a country, state, or community.