Critics pointed out that Stowe had never been to the South, but her novel became a bestseller in the North (banned in the South) and the most effective bit of propaganda to come out of the abolitionist movement. It galvanized many who had been sitting on the sidelines.
blue law. 1. any puritanical law that forbids certain practices, especially drinking or working on Sunday, dancing, etc.
Definition of 'law-abiding'. law-abiding. A law-abiding person always obeys the law and is considered to be good and honest because of this. The Prime Minister said: 'I am anxious that the law should protect decent law-abiding citizens and their property'. Gun ownership by law-abiding people was not a problem.