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abide by

abi·deby

uncommon

verb

1.

act in accordance with someone''s rules, commands, or wishes

  • “He complied with my instructions”
  • “You must comply or else!”
  • “Follow these simple rules”
  • “abide by the rules”
2.

show respect towards

  • “honor your parents!”

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