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abide by in WordNet English dictionary
verb- 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"
comply follow abide by
- show respect towards
"honor your parents!"
respect honor honour abide by observe
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abide by in English Wiktionary
- (verb) (transitive) To accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce; as, "to abide by an award."
- (verb) (transitive) To remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere.
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